Family of Slain Prosecutor Marcelo Pecci Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Colombia

The family of slain prosecutor Marcelo Pecci has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Colombia, seeking justice following his assassination by Colombian hitmen during his honeymoon in Cartagena.

• Marcelo Pecci, a Paraguayan prosecutor, was murdered by Colombian hitmen on May 10, 2022, while he was enjoying his honeymoon at a hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
• The lawsuit against Colombia claims negligence on the part of the National Police of Colombia, alleging they failed to provide adequate protection for Pecci despite threats to his life.
• The family seeks compensation for emotional distress and loss of income, emphasizing the need for accountability in the face of escalating violence against prosecutors in Paraguay and Colombia.