William Castellanos
William Castellanos is a Colombian military officer known for his close ties to President Gustavo Petro, having supported him since his early political career. Recently, Castellanos has been involved in investigations regarding the alleged infiltration of Petro's presidential campaign by Diego Marín Buitrago, also known as 'Papá Pitufo', who is implicated in major contraband activities. Castellanos has provided testimony to the Fiscalía about his interactions with key figures in this unfolding scandal.
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William Castellanos confirmed his role as a security advisor to Gustavo Petro from 2012 to 2022.
Oficial (r) mencionado en chats de Nicolás Petro y Days Vásquez habla de episodios durante campaña de Gustavo Petro
Colombia· 2025-08-10
William Castellanos is a retired colonel who helped Juliana and Verónica Guerrero enter the government.
Habla el señalado 'padrino' de las hermanas Guerrero a las que le atribuyen poder en el Gobierno y un vuelo en avión de la PolicíaColombia· 2025-07-17
William Castellanos venía con Camilo Gómez y echaban cuentos de que el contrabando funcionaba así.
‘Nos tragamos el sapo del clientelismo y nos quedamos igual sin las reformas sociales’: Luis Carlos ReyesColombia· 2025-03-15
William Castellanos, a retired colonel and former head of security for the President, denied knowing César Augusto Valencia despite being on the same flight.
La reina, la agencia de viajes y los contactos del señalado emisario de 'Papá Pitufo'Colombia· 2025-02-21
William Castellanos is the chief of security who was aware of the flight operation for Gustavo Petro.
Así planeó el emisario de ‘Papá Pitufo’ vuelo de campaña PetroColombia· 2025-02-18
William Castellanos is mentioned as one of the passengers on the flight.
Los chats del señalado emisario de 'Papá Pitufo' contratando vuelo para campaña PetroColombia· 2025-02-17
William Castellanos is the head of security for Gustavo Petro and was involved in the flight incident.
La empresa y los pasajeros de avioneta con la que 'Papá Pitufo' buscó infiltrar campaña PetroColombia· 2025-02-17
William Castellanos is a colonel who has been associated with President Petro since his senatorial days.
Las piezas ocultas de infiltración de 'Papá Pitufo' que desató tormenta en Palacio y en PolicíaColombia· 2025-02-15
William Castellanos is a colonel who has been close to President Gustavo Petro.
¿Qué halló el CTI en mansión en la que 'Papá Pitufo' le dio $500 millones a Xavier Vendrell?Colombia· 2025-02-14
