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Colombia surrender law: up to 50% sentence discounts for collaborators

Colombia's Justice and Interior ministries have proposed a surrender law offering up to 50% sentence reductions for defendants who cooperate, to be reviewed by Congress. The initiative aims to ease court congestion and incentivize guilty pleas, but its scope and application remain unclear. This marks a notable shift in criminal justice policy, potentially affecting high-profile cases.

El Espectadorabout 8 hours agoCOCredibility 24%View source

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