Colombia Frees Crime Boss Who Took Part in Petro’s Urban Peace Talks
Juan Carlos Mesa Vallejo, known as alias “Tom” or “Carlos Chata,” was released from Bogota’s La Picota prison on Nov. 10, 2026, after serving most of his 13-year prison sentence. A judge granted him conditional release with a probation period of 10 months and two days. Mesa founded Los Chatas, a criminal organization based in […]
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