Judge overturns charges against former Medellín mayor in 'Aguas Vivas' case

A Medellín judge has nullified the charges against former mayor Daniel Quintero and members of his administration in the 'Aguas Vivas' case. The judge ruled that the Attorney General's office failed to properly outline the charges, violating the defendants' right to due process. This decision temporarily halts the criminal proceedings concerning the restitution of a property valued at over 40 billion pesos.

The defense team successfully argued that the prosecution's case lacked clarity and failed to specify individual actions and their corresponding criminal charges. The judge agreed, stating that the prosecution did not meet the legal requirement to present a clear and understandable relationship of the legally relevant facts.

This ruling benefits not only Quintero but also former cabinet members and private individuals implicated in the investigation. The Attorney General's office, however, intends to appeal the judge's decision, indicating the legal battle over the 'Aguas Vivas' case is far from over.