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Ministerio Público

Headed by the Procurador General de la Nación.

What this authority does

Directs criminal investigation under the accusatory system introduced by Law 63 of 2008, and operates specialised prosecutors for organised crime and corruption.

Services for the public

  • Criminal complaints
  • Victim support
  • Specialised prosecutors
  • Case status

Before you contact this authority

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