politics
May 8, 2026
Audios Revealed About Construction Permit Hint at Alleged Bribery Scheme in Villa de Leyva Urban Processes
Víctor Gamboa, mayor of Villa de Leyva. Photo: Private archive
TL;DR
- Villa de Leyva Mayor Víctor Gamboa was arrested on May 7th by the CTI of the Prosecutor's Office.
- The arrest is linked to an investigation into alleged extortion concerning a construction permit.
- Key evidence includes audio recordings reportedly detailing a demand for 20% of the construction permit's value.
- The alleged funds were intended for distribution among various officials involved in urban and environmental processing.
- The investigation also examines a prior demand to hire a person close to the mayor and increase their salary.
- The denunciation was reportedly filed by José Alejandro Herrera, the investors' representative.
- A defense strategy might differentiate formal administrative competence from alleged political intervention.
- The case highlights issues in urban processing in tourist municipalities like Villa de Leyva.