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Alfonso Gómez Méndez , a renowned Colombian politician, has always been a respected figure. This Wednesday, the former Minister of Justice shared an emotional letter about the death of his eldest son, Alfonso Gómez Lugo, who passed away on October 7, 2022.
In her statement, Gómez Méndez revealed that her son struggled with addictions and had a relationship with former police officer Manuel Castañeda, known as the “narco driver,” which has sparked great interest among Internet users about the causes of his tragic death.
How did Alfonso Gomez Mendez’s son die?
Alfonso Gómez Méndez revealed that his son struggled for more than 20 years with a serious addiction , which deeply affected his physical and emotional well-being. This situation led him to make dangerous decisions that further complicated his life.
Despite constant efforts by his family to offer him support, Alfonso Gómez Lugo’s addiction remained a difficult cycle to break. The former minister shared that this challenge has been the greatest pain of his life.
The tragedy of his son has been a difficult burden to bear for Gómez Méndez, who never stopped trying to save him, despite the obstacles. In his emotional statement, the former prosecutor expressed the suffering that accompanied his family during all this time.
Who is Alfonso Gomez Mendez?
Alfonso Gómez Méndez, born on August 19, 1949 in Chaparral, Tolima, is a prominent Colombian politician and jurist. A member of the Liberal Party, he has held various positions, including Attorney General, Solicitor General, Ambassador to Austria and Minister of Justice between 2013 and 2014. His career began in 1976 as a criminal judge in Bogotá, and he later assumed important roles as Secretary General of the Department of Public Service and substitute magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice in 1983.
Throughout his career, Gómez Méndez has been a reference in the academic field, being a university professor for more than 20 years. His knowledge of Colombian history and political thought has been a constant, especially in relation to figures of the Liberal Party such as Darío Echandía and Alfonso López Michelsen, whom he considers models of liberal politics.
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Recognized for his profound erudition, Gómez Méndez has tirelessly defended the legacy of these figures in the Colombian political context. In addition to his career in the public sector and academia, his influence has marked the recent history of the country, making him a key figure in Colombian liberal politics.
