Alfonso Gómez Méndez

Alfonso Gómez Méndez

Colombia ColombiapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Alfonso Gómez Méndez is a Colombian lawyer and politician known for his critical stance on political corruption in Colombia. He has written extensively on the systemic issues plaguing the nation’s political landscape, particularly the intertwining of corruption and clientelism that undermines democracy. His recent writings highlight the need for structural reforms to combat corruption and restore integrity in government institutions.

Power1,211
Reach176,065

Country presence

Recent news mentions

Alfonso Gómez Méndez, a former prosecutor, shares the view that the government's reasons for the emergency are structural issues.

Posible freno de la Corte y rebelión de gobernadores ponen en vilo recaudo de emergencia económica
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-17
6.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez discusses the political confusion in Colombia and its historical context.

¡Oh confusión! ¡Oh caos! - Columna de Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-11-12
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez, the former attorney general, stated that the pact of silence and impunity remains in effect.

Jorge Enrique Ibáñez, presidente de la Corte Constitucional
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-11-08
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez is a former attorney general who expressed support for the political cleansing process in Colombia.

el Consejo de Estado ha recibido mil demandas desde 2022
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-09-12
7.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez discusses the complexities of drug trafficking and its impact on Colombian society.

El narcotráfico, ¿único problema? - Columna de Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-08-27
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez stated that it is not possible to convene a Constituent Assembly through an 'eighth ballot'.

Las reacciones al anuncio del presidente Gustavo Petro de que habrá 'papeleta' para convocar asamblea constituyente
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-20
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez discusses the complex relationship between politics and justice in Colombia.

Política y justicia - Columna de Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-04
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez is mentioned at the end of the article.

¿La consulta es el camino?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-05-25
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez is an exfiscal, exprocurador, and exministro who discusses the state of democracy in Colombia.

En Gustavo Petro prevalece más el caudillo que el hombre de Estado': Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-05-16
6.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez, a former prosecutor and minister, warned that approving the project now would break basic electoral rules.

¿se salvará la reforma clave para el petrismo y la consolidación del partido único de izquierda?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-05-06
6.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez is mentioned as an ex-minister and ex-prosecutor who commented on the degradation of politics.

¿Cruz de mayo o espada de Bolívar?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-05-03
5.0
Also mentioned
Luis Noe Ochoa
Luis Noe Ochoa

Alfonso Gómez Méndez reflects on the degradation of political discourse in Colombia.

Columna de Alfonso Gómez del 30 de abril: Lenguaje, formas y política
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-04-30
7.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez discusses the importance of security, justice, and corruption in public agenda.

Seguridad, justicia, corrupción - Columna de Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-04-02
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez discusses the transition from representative to participatory democracy in Colombia.

Democracia participativa - Columna de Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-03-19
5.0

Alfonso Gómez Méndez discusses the systemic corruption in the political system.

Sistema político corrupto - Columna de Alfonso Gómez Méndez
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-02-26
6.0