The questionable power of Colombia's Char Clan
Mighty clan linked to drug trafficking and terrorism
by Adriaan Alsema March 7, 2022
The Char Clan has become one of Colombia’s most powerful dynasties despite a flurry of corruption scandals.
According to US magazine Forbes, the dynasty was the fifth richest family in Colombia in 2021.
The Char Clan has almost absolute control over Caribbean port city Barranquilla and significant influence in Congress. One of the dynasty’s leaders, Alex Char, is currently running for president.
The Char Clan’s power
The Char Clan has its own bank, its own media firm, its own supermarket chain and even its own soccer team.
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Alex Char is fully supported by fascist Teflon former President Álvaro Uribe.