# Colombian President Announces Judicial Protection Measures

President Abelardo De La Espriella pledged to protect Supreme Court justices and respect judicial independence.

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President Abelardo De La Espriella announced that his government will respect the independence of judges and announced measures to strengthen the security of magistrates who have received threats. [^1]

President Abelardo De La Espriella held his first official meeting with the Full Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice in Colombia. [^2]

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the National Penitentiary Institute (Inpec) to enter the cell of a suspect identified as alias Kiko Gómez. [^3]

The suspect, alias Kiko Gómez, is alleged to be behind threats against members of the Supreme Court of Justice. [^4]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the Executive branch will not seek to influence decisions of the Judicial Branch. [^5]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the National Protection Unit (UNP) and the National Police received instructions to urgently reinforce protection measures for Supreme Court members and other judicial officials facing threats. [^6]

Officials entered the cell and found a mobile phone, which will be investigated as part of the inquiry into the threats. [^7]

President De la Espriella ordered the National Protection Unit and the National Police to strengthen security measures for the judges and their families. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced that his government will respect the independence of judges and announced measures to strengthen the security of magistrates who have received threats. (KienyKe, News)
2. President Abelardo De La Espriella held his first official meeting with the Full Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice in Colombia. (KienyKe, News)
3. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the National Penitentiary Institute (Inpec) to enter the cell of a suspect identified as alias Kiko Gómez. (El País, News)
4. The suspect, alias Kiko Gómez, is alleged to be behind threats against members of the Supreme Court of Justice. (El País, News)
5. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the Executive branch will not seek to influence decisions of the Judicial Branch. (KienyKe, News)
6. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the National Protection Unit (UNP) and the National Police received instructions to urgently reinforce protection measures for Supreme Court members and other judicial officials facing threats. (KienyKe, News)
7. Officials entered the cell and found a mobile phone, which will be investigated as part of the inquiry into the threats. (El País, News)
8. President De la Espriella ordered the National Protection Unit and the National Police to strengthen security measures for the judges and their families. (El País, News)

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