Daniel Kovalik
Daniel Kovalik is a prominent American attorney known for his work in international human rights law and labor rights. He has represented various clients in high-profile cases and is recognized for his outspoken views on U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Latin America. Recently, Kovalik was in the news for being appointed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to represent him in the United States after Petro was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department. Kovalik argues that these sanctions are politically motivated and plans to challenge them legally, asserting the president's innocence in the allegations related to drug trafficking.
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Daniel Kovalik initially offered to defend President Petro for free.
El Dapre está bajo la lupa de la Procuraduría por millonario contrato para defensa del presidente Gustavo Petro tras su inclusión en 'Lista Clinton'
Colombia· 2026-01-16
U.S. lawyer Daniel Kovalik filed the complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding Carranza's death.
Colombian family asks human rights court to probe US over deadly airstrike
Guyana· 2025-12-06
The family’s attorney, Daniel Kovalik, said Carranza’s four children and spouse want to be compensated.
Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-04
His lawyer Daniel Kovalik told AFP that the sanctions have frozen the president’s assets in the United States.
Colombian President faces pay freeze after U.S. sanctions, Lawyer says
Belize· 2025-11-02Daniel Kovalik, the lawyer appointed by the president to defend him in the United States, confirmed they will object to the inclusion in the sanctions list.
¿cuál es el proceso para salir de ella y cuánto se puede demorar?Colombia· 2025-10-27Daniel Kovalik is the lawyer designated by President Gustavo Petro to defend him in the United States after being included in the 'Clinton List'.
'No hay base para que esté'Colombia· 2025-10-27