Indictment reveals alleged extortion network linking ex-governor Hawkins to Cartagena gangs

Colombian prosecutors indicted former San Andrés governor Everth Hawkins, alleging he coordinated with gangs based in Cartagena to extort businesses and control the island. The indictment exposes a cross-regional criminal network, though the evidence base and Hawkins's response remain unclear. This marks a significant corruption case against a former regional leader.

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