Fabio Ochoa Deported to Colombia After Prison Sentence

Fabio Ochoa, a former leader of the Medellín Cartel, has returned to Colombia after being deported from the U.S. upon completing a 25-year prison sentence. His arrival at Bogotá's El Dorado Airport has sparked renewed outrage among victims of the cartel, who express disappointment that he is not facing charges in Colombia. Ochoa, once a key figure in the cartel known for its violent reign in the late 1980s, was greeted by family but has denied involvement in cartel killings, a claim that many victims find dubious. Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán emphasized the need for accountability, stating it is unacceptable for Ochoa to be free without facing questions about his past. Ochoa's release highlights ongoing concerns about the legacy of drug trafficking in Colombia and the impunity surrounding many of the cartel's crimes. The situation raises critical questions about justice for victims of the Medellín Cartel's violence and the Colombian government's response to such historical atrocities.