El contrato por unos helicópteros MI-17 que es señalado de corrupción: los detalles de la investigación

Editor digital Portafolio18.12.2025 09:31 Actualizado: 18.12.2025 09:31

El contrato por unos helicópteros MI-17 que es señalado de corrupción: los detalles de la investigación

TL;DR

  • The Attorney General's Office is investigating alleged irregularities in a contract for helicopter maintenance.
  • The contract was between Colombia's Ministry of Defense and the US firm Vertol Systems.
  • The investigation will look into the circumstances surrounding the contract's signing and execution.
  • It will also assess potential disciplinary offenses by Ministry of Defense personnel.
  • An officer from Aviation Brigade No. 32 is also implicated.
  • The contract, valued at $32.4 million, was for the maintenance of MI-17 helicopters.
  • The company lacked the required experience and certifications.
  • A significant advance payment was made despite the contract's low progress.
  • The Ministry of Defense imposed a $8.9 million fine on Vertol Systems for partial non-compliance.
  • Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the case: Hugo Mora, Diego Alejandro Manrique Cabezas, and Colonel Julián Rincón.