Augusto Ocampo
Augusto Ocampo is a Colombian lawyer known for his involvement in legal defense, particularly for advocating for detained youth during civil unrest. He has been recognized for co-founding the Primera Línea Jurídica and has been a vocal figure in legal reform. Ocampo is currently under consideration for the role of Secretary of Legal Affairs, following Paula Robledo Silva's resignation, despite facing professional challenges in the past.
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Augusto Ocampo also took charge of the Ministry of Justice in an interim capacity.
Iván Cancino será el ministro de Justicia del gobierno del presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia· 2026-07-07
Augusto Ocampo is the legal secretary present during the transition discussions.
Empalme debe terminar el 31 de julio, según acordaron las partesColombia· 2026-07-04
Augusto Ocampo is the legal secretary of the Presidency participating in the transition process.
¿Qué viene para el empalme de transición entre el gobierno electo de Abelardo de la Espriella y saliente de Gustavo Petro?Colombia· 2026-07-03
En encargo, dicho ministerio tuvo a Andrés Idárraga y a Augusto Ocampo.
Iván Cancino será el ministro de Justicia en el gobierno del presidente electo Abelardo de la EspriellaColombia· 2026-07-03
Augusto Ocampo will serve as the legal secretary in the transition.
Vicepresidente electo José Manuel Restrepo confirma cuál será el comité de empalme de De la Espriella y las reglas para la transición entre gobiernosColombia· 2026-07-02
Augusto Ocampo is the acting Minister of Justice who signed the extradition order.
Gobierno Petro dejó en firme la extradición a Chile de 'Larry Changa', el fundador del 'Tren de Aragua'Colombia· 2025-11-18
Augusto Ocampo is the acting Minister of Justice who expressed concern over the judicial harassment faced by Benedetti.
Arremetida de Armando Benedetti por allanamiento de la magistrada Lombana revive tensión entre Cortes y GobiernoColombia· 2025-11-12
Augusto Ocampo is the legal secretary of the Presidency who had his visa removed.
'Hasta allá no me llega'Colombia· 2025-10-01
Augusto Ocampo is the legal secretary of the presidency who announced his decision to renounce his visa in solidarity with President Petro.
La lista de cancelaciones de la visa a Estados Unidos a funcionarios del alto gobierno de Gustavo Petro: ¿qué hay detrás?Colombia· 2025-09-30
Augusto Ocampo, the Secretary of the Presidency, defended President Gustavo Petro after the visa decision.
Los ministros y funcionarios que han renunciado o les han quitado la visa de EE. UU. tras la revocatoria del visado al presidente Gustavo PetroColombia· 2025-09-30
Augusto Ocampo announced his voluntary resignation of the U.S. visa in solidarity with Petro.
Canciller colombiana renuncia a su visa en solidaridad con Petro
Honduras· 2025-09-29
Secretary of the Presidency Augusto Ocampo defended President Petro and voluntarily renounced his U.S. visa in solidarity.
'Nuestra soberanía no se arrodilla'Colombia· 2025-09-29
Augusto Ocampo is the legal secretary of the presidency who announced his voluntary renunciation of the U.S. visa in solidarity with Petro.
La revocatoria de visado a Petro impacta en la política colombiana en periodo preelectoral
Panama· 2025-09-28
Secretary Augusto Ocampo announced his resignation of his visa in solidarity with President Gustavo Petro.
María Fernanda Cabal critica renuncia a visas de funcionarios en solidaridad con PetroColombia· 2025-09-27
Augusto Ocampo signed the decree for the popular consultation.
Procuraduría abre indagación contra los ministros del gobierno Petro que firmaron 'decretazo' de consulta popularColombia· 2025-06-13
Augusto Ocampo was the head of the Ministry of Justice before Eduardo Montealegre's appointment.
Eduardo Montealegre, exfiscal general, será el ministro de Justicia tras la renuncia de Ángela María BuitragoColombia· 2025-06-05
Augusto Ocampo is mentioned as the Secretary of the Palace who was criticized for his absence during a legal misstep.
¿otro ‘globo’ jurídico-político? / AnálisisColombia· 2025-06-03
Augusto Ocampo is currently leading the Ministry of Justice in Colombia.
incluye principio de oportunidad y beneficios para descongestionar el sistemaColombia· 2025-05-28
Augusto Ocampo is the minister in charge of Justice who communicated the reversal of the extradition concept.
¿Hasta dónde arriesga el Gobierno la relación con EE. UU. por el ‘no’ a extradiciones en el marco de la paz total?Colombia· 2025-05-26
Augusto Ocampo is the new legal secretary of the Palace and current interim minister who was allegedly considered for the ministry during a controversial licensing process.
Preocupante silencio- Editorial EL TIEMPOColombia· 2025-05-23Augusto Ocampo is the Secretary of Legal Affairs of the Presidency and the acting Minister of Justice.
Los 39 ingresos del hermano del ministro de Salud a esa cartera; ¿a qué va?Colombia· 2025-05-22
Augusto Ocampo was suggested to be appointed as the acting minister of Justice.
el chat de Angie Rodríguez que demuestra injerencia en MinJusticiaColombia· 2025-05-18
Augusto Ocampo is the legal secretary of the Presidency who was appointed as acting minister.
La filósofa, la carpeta y las movidas en Palacio detrás de la salida de la ministra de Justicia, Ángela BuitragoColombia· 2025-05-18
Augusto Ocampo is recognized for defending detained youth and is a potential successor to Paula Robledo.
Paula Robledo sale del cargoColombia· 2025-04-04
