Andrea Padilla
Andrea Padilla is a Colombian senator known for her strong advocacy for animal rights and welfare. She has been vocal about issues concerning animal protection in Bogotá, particularly criticizing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with the 'Ciudadano de 4 patas' program run by the Instituto de Protección Animal (IDPYBA). Padilla's recent statements highlighted the tragic case of a dog named Cosmo, which underscored systemic failures in the animal identification and monitoring program. Her efforts aim to improve animal welfare policies and ensure accountability within governmental programs.
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Andrea Padilla is a senator and one of the leading figures behind the ban on cockfighting.
As Colombia moves to outlaw cockfighting, a bloody night unfolds in Cartagena | Colombia
United Kingdom· 2026-01-29
Andrea Padilla is a senator and promoter of the Ángel Law aimed at strengthening animal protection laws.
Más denuncias, más procesados y el primer enviado a prisión por maltrato y abuso sexual animal en Bogotá ¿Qué hay detrás de estas sanciones?
Colombia· 2025-09-26
Andrea Padilla is a senator from the Green Party and a well-known animal rights activist who opposes the hunting of capybaras.
Capibara: Colombia se plantea permitir la caza comercial del animal más amistoso del planeta
Spain· 2025-08-31
Andrea Padilla is a senator who communicated the message from Mukesh Ambani regarding the hippos.
El multimillonario que, según el presidente Gustavo Petro, se quiere llevar a descendientes de hipopótamos del capo Pablo EscobarColombia· 2025-08-09
Andrea Padilla, a senator, rejected the mistreatment of the donkey used by the priest.
Indignación por sacerdote que usó una burra en Zipaquirá para entrar a iglesia en Semana Santa: alcaldía respondióColombia· 2025-04-19
Andrea Padilla is an environmental senator who facilitated Yoko's relocation to Brazil.
Llega a un santuario en Brasil Yoko, el último chimpancé bajo cuidado humano en Colombia
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-26
Andrea Padilla, an environmental senator, managed Yoko's relocation to Brazil.
De Colombia a Brasil: la triste historia del chimpancé Yoko - Ciencia
Paraguay· 2025-03-24Senator Andrea Padilla and the director of the Carder agreed that something needed to be done to stop Yoko from being alone.
le espera una nueva vida en BrasilColombia· 2025-03-24
Senator Andrea Padilla expressed that Yoko's departure is deeply symbolic and that these great apes should not be in the country.
Colombia traslada a su último chimpancé en cautiverio a un santuario en Brasil
Panama· 2025-03-24Senator Andrea Padilla proposed the Ley Ángel to combat animal cruelty in Colombia.
Ley Ángel: Colombia toma medidas contra la crueldad animal
Venezuela· 2025-03-22
Andrea Padilla is the author of the 'Ley Ángel' aimed at strengthening animal protection laws.
así se movió la agenda legislativaColombia· 2025-03-01
Andrea Padilla celebrated the approval of the law aimed at combating violence against animals in Colombia.
De qué trata la ley Ángel, que aumenta las penas y castigos por maltrato animalColombia· 2025-02-26
Andrea Padilla was among the representatives from the Alianza Verde who attended the meeting with Petro.
negociaciones, fracturas e intentos de superar una crisis aguda
Uruguay· 2025-02-24
Senator Padilla confirmed the suspension of the eviction of the animal shelter.
Polémica por intento de desalojo de hogar de paso para mascotas en Bogotá: Distrito respondeColombia· 2025-02-22
Andrea Padilla is a senator recognized for her advocacy for animal protection in Colombia.
Habla italiano en Medellín señalado de traficar animales salvajes; varias polémicas lo rodeanColombia· 2025-02-14
Senator Andrea Padilla made a strong statement about the 'Ciudadano de 4 patas' program, criticizing its cost and inefficiency.
Esta es la denuncia que tiene en la lupa al Instituto de Protección Animal de BogotáColombia· 2025-02-13