Iris Marín
ColombiapoliticianFemale6.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Iris Marín is a prominent Colombian human rights advocate currently serving as the Defensora del Pueblo, a position she has used to highlight and address the critical humanitarian emergencies affecting vulnerable communities in Colombia. She has been particularly vocal about the impacts of armed conflict on rural, Afro-Colombian, and indigenous populations, emphasizing the need for immediate governmental intervention to protect these communities. Recently, she has reported on the escalating violence in regions like Chocó, where clashes between armed groups have led to significant displacement and a humanitarian crisis, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing Colombia in achieving peace and security for all its citizens.
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Iris Marín is the Ombudsman and called for trust in the democratic process during the elections.
Rama Judicial y órganos de control llaman a respaldar al sistema electoral, y a acatar los resultados de segunda vueltaColombia· 2026-06-21
Iris Marín is the Ombudsman who has rejected expressions that could lead to violence.
así llega el país a la cita definitiva en las urnasColombia· 2026-06-21
Iris Marín heads the Ombudsman's Office and stated that they will accompany potential mobilizations to ensure rights are upheld.
Colombia llega al día definitivo para elegir a su próximo presidente: así está el ambienteColombia· 2026-06-20
Iris Marín is the defender of the people and participated in the opening ceremony of the elections.
Colombia vota en primera vuelta para elegir al sucesor del presidente Gustavo Petro
Guatemala· 2026-05-31
Iris Marín is the defender of the people and participated in the opening ceremony of the elections.
Colombia vota en primera vuelta para elegir al sucesor del presidente Gustavo Petro
Honduras· 2026-05-31Iris Marín attended the official opening of the electoral process.
registrador Hernán Penagos en apertura de mesas de votaciónColombia· 2026-05-31
Iris Marín, the defender of the people, urged informed voting and assured support through the Defensoría's channels.
candidatos ya ejercieron su derecho al voto este domingo 31 de mayo; así avanza la jornadaColombia· 2026-05-31
Iris Marín is the defensor del Pueblo who warned about electoral risks in municipalities.
el peligroso coctel que agitan para atacar al sistema electoral colombianoColombia· 2026-03-07
Iris Marín is the Defensora del Pueblo who called for individual and collective responsibilities in the health crisis.
'La crisis de salud requiere responsabilidades individuales, no solo colectivas': Defensora del PuebloColombia· 2026-02-26
Iris Marín is the defender of the people who reiterated concerns about the persistence of international criminal actors in the Atlántico region.
inteligencia revela emisarios y control de rutas clave del Caribe a México y EE. UU.Colombia· 2026-02-24
Iris Marín is the Ombudsman who criticized the government's response to Kevin Acosta's death, stating that the mother should not be blamed.
el retrato de la debacle del sistema de salud en la era de Gustavo PetroColombia· 2026-02-22
Iris Marín is the defender who spoke out about the health care responsibilities regarding Kevin Acosta's death.
¿quiénes han estado a la cabeza en medio de la crisis por medicamentos?Colombia· 2026-02-19
Defensora del Pueblo Iris Marín stated that Kevin was a victim of systemic failures in access to medications.
Kevin Acosta, el niño colombiano que murió esperando un medicamento para la hemofilia en Colombia
Panama· 2026-02-18
Iris Marín is the Ombudsman who stated that Kevin was a victim of failures in the availability and access to medications.
sí podía hacer ejercicio y usar la bicicletaColombia· 2026-02-17
Iris Marín, the defender of the people, commented on the failures in the availability and access to medications.
el emotivo testimonio de la mamá de Kevin Acosta, el niño que falleció esperando su medicamentoColombia· 2026-02-17Iris Marín is the defender of the People who commented on the worsening electoral risk map.
Secuestro de Aida Quilcué, el cuarto atentado contra congresistas en los dos últimos años del gobierno PetroColombia· 2026-02-10
Iris Marín expressed relief over the release of the kidnapped police officers and emphasized the need for the release of others still held captive.
La guerrilla del ELN deja en libertad a cinco policías colombianos secuestrados en enero - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-01-20
Iris Marín urged the ELN and Frente 33 to immediately cease combat and allow medical personnel to evacuate the wounded.
Autoridades colombianas piden el cese de choques entre guerrillas en región del CatatumboPanama· 2025-12-26
Iris Marín, the Ombudsman, reacted to the announcement of the Eln with relief but also with concern.
Lo que se sabe del cese al fuego de las disidencias de 'Iván Mordisco', alias Calarcá y el Eln en temporada de fin de añoColombia· 2025-12-22
Iris Marín reacted to the ELN's announcement with relief but also with anguish regarding the impact of armed groups on communities.
Principal disidencia de las FARC anuncia una tregua en Colombia por Navidad y Año NuevoPanama· 2025-12-22Iris Marín, the Defensora del Pueblo, expressed cautious relief regarding the unilateral ceasefire announced by the ELN.
Defensora del Pueblo tras anuncio del Eln al cese al fuego durante fin de añoColombia· 2025-12-21
Iris Marín, the defender of the people, insisted that the state should seek other mechanisms and suspend bombings due to possible violations of international humanitarian law.
Presidente Gustavo Petro pidió perdón por muerte de niños y adolescentes en bombardeos y los calificó como 'menores combatientes'Colombia· 2025-11-20
Iris Marín is the Defensora del Pueblo who has highlighted the issue of minors being recruited by armed groups.
la cruda realidad de la infancia en las filasColombia· 2025-11-19Iris Marin is Colombia’s human rights ombudswoman who reported on the deaths of the children in the airstrike.
Seven children killed in an airstrike against a rebel group | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-19Iris Marín warned that it is impossible to bomb points free of minors, as they are presumed to be present in all squads of 'Mordisco'.
Las Fuerzas Armadas deben asumir que en todos los campamentos de ‘Mordisco’ hay menores y buscar otra estrategia: Iris MarínColombia· 2025-11-18Iris Marín requested the suspension of bombings due to the potential deaths of more minors.
Presidente Gustavo Petro confirma que han muerto al menos 12 menores de edad en distintos bombardeos contra las disidencias de 'Iván Mordisco'Colombia· 2025-11-18
Iris Marín requested the president to suspend bombings and evaluate the situation after reports of possible deaths of minors.
‘Si hay acciones ofensivas no se suspenden y se supeditan al DIH’Colombia· 2025-11-17Iris Marín stated that at least six of the deceased from the bombing were minors.
Petro lamenta la muerte de siete menores en bombardeo a guerrillerosPanama· 2025-11-16
Iris Marin is the defender of the people who reported the deaths of six minors due to military bombings.
En Colombie, six mineurs tués lors de frappes de l’armée contre la guérilla EMC
France· 2025-11-16Defender Iris Marín rejected the use of minors as shields by the dissidents and called for caution.
Medicina Legal indica que fueron 7 los menores de edad muertos en bombardeo de las FF.MM. en el GuaviareColombia· 2025-11-15