Investigative Reporting

The Troubling Legacy of Camilo Torres: Uncovering Truth Beyond the Guerrilla Myth

After a painstaking two-and-a-half-year investigation, Colombia’s Unit for the Search of Disappeared Persons confirms the identity of Camilo Torres, the controversial ‘priest guerrilla.’ But what does this reveal about blurred lines between ideology and justice in Latin America—and why should Americans care?

By National Correspondent | February 18, 2026