WINTER SPRINGS, FL – In a case entwined with tragedy and crime, Miguel Aguas Vivas has been sentenced to seven years in prison for laundering money for a Colombian drug cartel. His wife’s kidnapping and murder, linked to drug money, brought his activities to light.
Aguas Vivas expressed deep regret in court, yearning for a future with his children. Known as a barber, his side dealings as a courier for the cartel eventually led to his arrest.
The judge’s decision to impose an 84-month sentence reflects the gravity of his continued involvement despite previous legal warnings. The defense argued his limited role, emphasizing the severe impact on his children.
Family pleas for a lighter sentence highlighted the personal toll, with his daughter now under her grandmother’s care. The court noted that the risks of cartel involvement were clear, and his wife’s death was a tragic consequence.
Although family members attended, they refrained from public comment. The looming prospect of deportation adds to the family’s distress.
Legal representatives have signaled their intention to appeal within the set deadline.