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| Title: | Colombia: Judge Decrees Freedom For Cali Drug Lords |
| Published On: | 2002-11-02 |
| Source: | Los Angeles Times (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-08-29 10:58:04 |
JUDGE DECREES FREEDOM FOR CALI DRUG LORDS
A judge ordered the release of the former bosses of the notorious Cali
cartel, the Rodriguez Orejuela brothers, who in the 1990s controlled up to
80% of the world's cocaine.
Miguel and Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela served about half their sentences,
which began in 1995. They participated in a work-study program, usually
intended for lesser offenses, to cut their time.
The surprise ruling angered President Alvaro Uribe and was likely to
infuriate the United States, which contributed to their capture.
A judge ordered the release of the former bosses of the notorious Cali
cartel, the Rodriguez Orejuela brothers, who in the 1990s controlled up to
80% of the world's cocaine.
Miguel and Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela served about half their sentences,
which began in 1995. They participated in a work-study program, usually
intended for lesser offenses, to cut their time.
The surprise ruling angered President Alvaro Uribe and was likely to
infuriate the United States, which contributed to their capture.
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