The extradition to the United States of Andrés Felipe Marín Silva, alias 'Pipe Tuluá', leader of the La Inmaculada gang, has prompted a security reinforcement in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca. Local and national authorities are coordinating efforts to prevent disruptions to public order. Meanwhile, allegations emerge of illegal financing to Gustavo Petro's 2022 presidential campaign.
The extradition of Andrés Felipe Marín Silva, known as 'Pipe Tuluá', to the United States on February 4, 2026, has triggered immediate measures in Tuluá, a municipality in Valle del Cauca. Authorities, including the Tuluá Mayor's Office, the Valle del Cauca Governorship, the National Police, and the National Army, have intensified controls at key city points to ensure citizen tranquility and prevent potential disruptions to public order.
Brigadier General Sandra Liliana Rodríguez Castro, commander of the Valle Police Department, explained that joint controls between the Army and Police have been strengthened. 'These actions aim to prevent criminal acts and reinforce institutional presence in different sectors of the municipality,' the officer stated.
Governor Dilian Francisca Toro attributed the extradition to the intervention plan launched in 2025, in collaboration with the Public Force and the Prosecutor's Office, to dismantle the La Inmaculada gang. 'The extradition of “Pipe Tuluá” is not enough. We will continue working to capture those who continue to commit crimes, we will go after their assets, their properties, and the companies where they hide the money they have stolen from Tuluans through extortion,' Toro affirmed. The 'Megatoma de seguridad' in Tuluá continues, with emphasis on central Valle del Cauca.
In parallel, the extradition has fueled allegations of illegal contributions from 'Pipe Tuluá' to Gustavo Petro's 2022 presidential campaign, allegedly through his brother Juan Fernando Petro. Precandidate Vicky Dávila released an audio in which the extradited man claims to have evidence, including audios, videos, and transfers. Representative Víctor Manuel Salcedo requested an exhaustive investigation from Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo. 'We hope there will be a serious and thorough investigation of something as delicate as that accusation,' Salcedo said.
The Red de Veedurías Ciudadanas filed a complaint with the House of Representatives' Accusations Committee for possible prohibited financing, influence peddling, and conspiracy to commit a crime. Petro denied any links: 'Those blackmails don't work with me. I am not elected by assassins, but by the free vote of the people.' Juan Fernando Petro described the accusations as a 'montage and blackmail,' stating: 'I have never received money from that man nor sat with him.'
This case highlights tensions in regional security and electoral transparency in Colombia.
