The delicate task of the prosecutor in the face of possible surveillance of a judge from the Constitutional Court.

The prosecutor Adriana Camargo is facing a delicate task entrusted by the magistrate and vice president of the Constitutional Court, Jorge Enrique Ibáñez Najar, who seeks to identify those responsible for possible surveillance not only of him and his team, but also of members of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP). This case, dating back to November 2019 when Ibáñez reported being the target of phone tapping and an intelligence operation prior to his statement regarding the nullity of the contract for the Ruta del Sol 2, linked to the construction company Odebrecht and banker Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo, has resurfaced almost five years later. Born in 1960 in Tunja, Jorge Enrique Ibáñez has been described as a figure with a strong character, who has navigated through various political currents throughout his life. Since his youth, he has been involved in politics, starting with the conservative youth of Tunja before dedicating himself fully to his law studies at the Javeriana University. After graduating in 1982, he joined the Central Bank, where he specialized in economic issues and later became a defender of the institution's independence during the 1991 Constituent Assembly. Throughout his career, Ibáñez has built an impressive academic trajectory, with postgraduate studies in various areas of law, including a Doctorate in Human Rights and International Criminal Law from the Alfonso X El Sabio University in Madrid, Spain, and an Honorary Doctorate in Education from UNAD. His experience and knowledge have made him an expert in Constitutional Law, a field in which he has left deep marks over the years. However, despite his dedication to defending institutions and the Constitution, Ibáñez has once again found himself involved in a case of possible illegal phone tapping, this time during President Gustavo Petro's government. In a recent press conference, the magistrate reiterated his commitment to transparency and judicial independence, and requested respect for the ongoing investigation, in which he has reported the irregularities related to his cell phone to the authorities. As a magistrate of the Constitutional Court and its vice president, Ibáñez will continue to carry out his duties with the same serenity and diligence that have characterized his career. His term in office will end in September 2028, and despite the difficulties and pressures he has faced, he remains steadfast in his commitment to justice and respect for the law. The Attorney General's Office will now have to thoroughly investigate this case to identify those responsible for these possible acts of espionage against a high-ranking judicial official.