Colombian ex-paramilitary Jorge 40 admits 22 crimes, 145 victims in Cesar

Former AUC commander Jorge 40 has admitted responsibility for 22 criminal acts in Cesar department, including homicides, kidnappings, torture, forced disappearances, and displacement, affecting 145 victims. This is part of ongoing transitional justice proceedings, likely under the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), and represents a significant step in documenting paramilitary atrocities. The admission may facilitate reparations and truth-telling but does not alter the broader security or political landscape.