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Fiscalía General de la Nación

Autonomous prosecution service.

What this authority does

Independent since 2015 and central to the accusatorial reform that took effect in 2017, it directs investigations and operates specialised prosecution units and a victim support office.

Services for the public

  • Criminal complaints
  • Victim support
  • Specialised units
  • Case statistics

Before you contact this authority

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