The Pegasus Spyware Controversy in Colombia

In a comprehensive analysis of the Pegasus case in Colombia, this special report by Señal Investigativa explores fundamental aspects of espionage in the country. The investigation reveals how the Colombian government, under the leadership of former president Iván Duque, acquired the Pegasus spyware from the Israeli company NSO Group, highlighting the dates and individuals involved in the transaction. Several passengers of planes landing in Bogotá between June and September 2021 have been unveiled, including engineers and security agents who presented deceptive identifications to Colombian authorities. Additionally, there are suspicious connections between these individuals and Duque's administration, raising calls for truth and transparency in the defense of human rights and Colombians' privacy. This scandal not only affects those directly involved but also raises questions about state surveillance and how spying technologies were utilized without the knowledge or consent of the population. Thus, a complex web intertwining business, politics, and cybersecurity is revealed, in which the quest for truth remains imperative to protect the integrity of Colombian society.