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flag Former Colombian ministers charged with corruption over alleged bribery for legislative support.

flag Colombian prosecutors have charged former Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla and former Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco with corruption, alleging they funneled public funds to companies linked to lawmakers in exchange for support on key legislation, including pension reform. flag The charges include bribery, criminal association, and conflict of interest, with potential prison sentences of up to 27 years. flag Both deny the allegations, with Bonilla calling the case politically motivated. flag The investigation has also led to the arrest of former congressional leaders. flag The case is part of a wider probe into corruption within President Gustavo Petro’s administration.

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