Iris Marín Ortiz
Iris Marín Ortiz is a prominent Colombian lawyer and public official who was appointed as the Defensora del Pueblo in August 2023. Her election marked a significant moment in Colombian politics as it was the result of a terna composed solely of women, an initiative by President Gustavo Petro aimed at promoting gender representation in high-level positions. Marín has a strong background in human rights and social justice, having previously worked in various capacities within the public sector. Her appointment has sparked discussions about gender equality in public office, particularly in light of legal challenges questioning the exclusion of male candidates from the selection process.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín Ortiz, the Defensora del Pueblo, warned that the Government must take immediate measures to address the health system crisis.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín Ortiz is the defender of the people who issued a warning about the grave risk faced by communities due to organized crime.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín, the Defensora del Pueblo, discussed the electoral risks in Putumayo ahead of atypical elections.
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Colombia:
Iris Marín was elected as the Defensora del Pueblo from a list presented by President Gustavo Petro Urrego.
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