Prosecutor's Office summoned Magistrate Cristina Lombana for the Benedetti case in which she was called a ‘crazy lunatic’

In the last few hours, Noticias RCN exclusively learned that the Prosecutor's Office summoned Supreme Court of Justice Magistrate Cristina Lombana to testify regarding the proceedings initiated due to Minister Armando Benedetti's statements against her concerning the raid on his home in November 2025.

Prosecutor's Office summoned Magistrate Cristina Lombana for the Benedetti case in which she was called a ‘crazy lunatic’

TL;DR

  • The Prosecutor's Office has summoned Magistrate Cristina Lombana to testify in a case involving Minister Armando Benedetti.
  • The investigation concerns Benedetti's statements made during a raid on his home in November 2025, where he reportedly called Lombana a “loca demente” (crazy lunatic).
  • Benedetti also questioned Lombana's jurisdiction in investigations against him, arguing he was no longer a senator.
  • The Prosecutor's Office is assessing if Benedetti's comments constitute a disciplinary offense and a violation of public service principles.
  • Magistrate Lombana's testimony will be collected through a sworn statement, with the option for an in-person hearing if she chooses.