Ariel Emilio Cortés Martínez

Ariel Emilio Cortés Martínez is a Colombian physician and public health expert recently appointed as the director of Medicina Legal, the country's leading forensic institute. With a doctorate in Epidemiology and Public Health, Cortés aims to enhance the institute's focus on scientific research and improve its infrastructure. Under his leadership, he emphasizes transparency in reporting on sensitive cases, including the deaths of minors in military operations, and seeks to address the shortage of forensic professionals in Colombia. His vision includes positioning Medicina Legal as a leading reference in Latin America for forensic science and public health management.