U.S. District Judge Roy Altman handed down sentences of 35 years to Andres Fernando Medina Rodriguez and 30 years to Ciro Alfonso Gutierrez Ballesteros for their roles in a conspiracy to attack U.S. Army soldiers. Their actions, which included planting a bomb in a vehicle aimed at First Security Assistance Brigade members, resulted in three U.S. soldiers being injured during a 2021 bombing at a Colombian military base. Both men pleaded guilty to serious terrorism-related charges.
The indictment against Medina Rodriguez and Gutierrez Ballesteros detailed their plotting of a bombing attack against U.S. military personnel in Colombia, directly involving surveillance efforts, and the purchase of a vehicle to execute their violent plans. Federal prosecutors stressed the gravity of these offenses, emphasizing the potential for life sentences due to the nature of the charges. The plot involved significant premeditation, showcasing the threats posed to U.S. soldiers and their international operations.
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