Dan Kovalik
Dan Kovalik is an American attorney and author known for his advocacy on human rights issues and international law. He has been involved in various legal cases that challenge U.S. foreign policy, particularly in Latin America. Kovalik has represented clients in high-profile cases and often speaks out against what he perceives as unjust government actions. Recently, he gained attention for being appointed as the legal representative of Colombian President Gustavo Petro in response to U.S. sanctions, which Kovalik argues are politically motivated.
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Dan Kovalik is the human rights lawyer who presented the formal complaint to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding the bombing that killed Carranza.
Trump pone a Colombia en la mira y Petro levanta la bandera de soberanía: Despertará el jaguar dormido
Uruguay· 2025-12-07
Dan Kovalik is the lawyer for the family of Alejandro Carranza and presented their complaint to the CIDH.
Familia de pescador colombiano denuncia a EE. UU. ante la CIDH por muerte en bombardeo ordenado por Donald Trump a presuntas embarcaciones con droga
Colombia· 2025-12-04
Dan Kovalik filed a complaint against the US strikes on behalf of Carranza's family.
Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean
United States· 2025-12-03Dan Kovalik filed the complaint regarding the killing of Alejandro Carranza Medina.
Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint | Colombia
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Dan Kovalik has initiated the judicial defense of the Carranza family.
Abogado de Gustavo Petro asume defensa de la familia de pescador colombiano “asesinado” por Estados Unidos | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-01
Dan Kovalik is an American lawyer hired by Alejandro Carranza's family to seek justice for his death.
Família de pescador colombiano morto em ataque dos EUA no Caribe exige justiça
Brazil· 2025-11-15
Dan Kovalik is an American lawyer and activist specializing in human and labor rights.
la respuesta de Petro a las sanciones que le impone el gobierno de EEUUUruguay· 2025-10-26
Dan Kovalik is the lawyer representing President Gustavo Petro in legal actions against U.S. sanctions.
Abogado del presidente Gustavo Petro en Estados Unidos anuncia acciones legales tras decisión de incluirlo en la 'Lista Clinton': 'Razones políticas'Colombia· 2025-10-25
