Key Witness Reveals Criminal Connection in Attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay
A recent statement from a key witness in the ongoing investigation into the attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay has highlighted pivotal connections among individuals involved. “Junior, the only one who tells Cyprus is,” the witness stated, shedding light on the alleged relationship between Elder José Arteaga, known as “El Costeño” or “Chipi”, and his supposed collaborator, nicknamed Junior or Veneco.
This testimony, collected by the Attorney General’s Office , is central to clarifying the affiliations and activities of these individuals in connection with the attack on the senator . The inquiry aims to delineate their roles and interactions in this violent incident.
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The prosecutor of the case revealed that the witness, residing in the El Muelle area of Engativá, has known “Chipi” for a long time. Prior to his criminal affiliations, “Chipi” was employed in a local barbershop. As per the witness’s account, “Chipi” transitioned from barbering to mingling with what he referred to as “Malandros,” leading him to engage in criminal activities within the neighborhood.
On July 30, 2025, while on duty, the witness noticed Junior, identified as being closely associated with “Chipi”. The narrative described that both individuals were reportedly engaged in numerous “laps,” a term the witness used to signify joint criminal operations.
The testimony indicates that Junior handed cash to a minor to purchase lunch supposedly for “the partner,” interpreted as a direct reference to Chipi. The witness interpreted this action to imply a continuing collaboration among them, noting that Junior only refers to Chipi using the term “partner.” When queried about his relationship with Chipi, Junior notably deflected the question, responding with “Not Sapa,” which discouraged further inquiry.
The prosecutor continues to emphasize the importance of the witness’s confirmation of both characters’ proximity, bolstering the theory of their active criminal relationship . The Attorney General’s Office persists in pursuing Junior or Veneco as an alleged accomplice in the attack on Senator Uribe Turbay.
Elder José Arteaga Hernández, known as El Costeño or Chipi, is believed to have masterminded the planning and execution of the attack. The Attorney General’s Office asserts he coordinated logistics, supplied the weapon, and worked with multiple accomplices, including Katherine Andrea Martínez and Carlos Eduardo Mora González, as well as a minor, who was allegedly incentivized to carry out the crime.
The inquiry further reveals that Arteaga Hernández allegedly aimed to recruit a minor for the execution of the attack, believing that the underage status would prevent legal repercussions. During interrogations, the apprehended flawedly claimed he had police contacts to assure the minor’s escape post-attack; however, later confided to an accomplice that this was merely a deceptive tactic to manipulate the young person into committing the attack.
The Attorney General’s Office has also presented evidence of a meeting held three days prior to the incident between Arteaga and William Fernando González Cruz, another implicated figure. This meeting was crucial for premeditating logistical facets surrounding the attack. Reports indicate that on the day of the assault, Arteaga directly provided the firearm to the minor, subsequently fleeing in a vehicle driven by González Cruz.
Elder José Arteaga Hernández faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated homicide , conspiracy to commit crimes , and illegal weapon possession , resulting from his involvement in orchestrating the attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay. As the investigation unfolds, authorities aim to unveil a network of criminal conduct that jeopardizes public safety and trust in governmental structures.