Suspect in slaying of Colombian presidential hopeful arrested in Argentina

A suspect in the assassination of Colombian presidential hopeful and Senator Miguel Uribe has been arrested in Buenos Aires, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office in Argentina.

A statement on Tuesday identified the suspect as a Colombian citizen named Brayan Ferney Cruz Castillo.
Following his arrest, Cruz Castillo will remain in detention as he faces eventual extradition. The Prosecutor General’s Office described him as being part of a criminal conspiracy to kill Uribe.

“According to the investigation conducted in Colombia, the attack was carried out by an organised criminal structure involving multiple actors,” the statement read.

“Evidence emerged suggesting that Cruz Castillo may have been involved in logistical aspects of the attack.”
The Prosecutor General’s Office said Castillo had entered Argentina illegally and was previously arrested in connection with a robbery case. They credited his latest arrest to cooperation with Colombian judicial authorities, who had issued an international alert for his capture.
The Prosecutor General’s Office said Castillo had entered Argentina illegally and was previously arrested in connection with a robbery case. They credited his latest arrest to cooperation with Colombian judicial authorities, who had issued an international alert for his capture.