Jaime Alonso Vásquez Giraldo (c.1970-14 April 2024) was a Colombian journalist and social media producer who reported on corruption and public governance in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander.
In 2023, he collaborated with other journalists to produce A las 7PM, periodismo investigativo con voz propia, a programme broadcast on multiple platforms, including radio stations.
Alejandro José Arias, alias "El Cojo," was arrested shortly after the murder and charged with aggravated homicide, illegal possession of weapons, and conspiracy.
[2] On 8 December 2024, Gustavo Alexander Corredor Torres, alias "El Enano," the former leader of the AK-47 gang, was sentenced to 28 years in prison after admitting to organising the murder.
[3] Vásquez’s murder highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in Colombia, particularly in Norte de Santander, a region where criminal organisations frequently target reporters.