Lourdes Peña
Lourdes Peña is the former director of Bomberos Nacionales in Colombia, who recently made headlines due to a public confrontation with Armando Benedetti, the Minister of the Interior. Despite her assertion that she remained in her position, a decree was issued declaring her insubsistent, leading to her replacement by Captain Fredy Alvarado. The conflict arose over a controversial 31 billion pesos contract that Benedetti sought to halt, raising questions about Peña's governance.
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Recent news mentions
Lourdes Peña is the judge who ordered the communication to the Senate regarding the lawsuits.
Jueza ordena comunicar al Senado sobre querellas contra la senadora Celeste Amarilla - Política
Paraguay· 2025-06-21
La jueza Lourdes Peña elevó este viernes la causa a juicio oral y público.
Elevan a juicio oral caso contra “Calé” por presunta calumnia - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-06-20
Lourdes Peña was the judge who presided over the case involving María Fátima Muñoz.
Abogada “tiktokera” condenada por proxenetismo: fue denunciada por su propia ahijada, según exministra - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-06-11
Lourdes Peña, directora de Bomberos Nacionales, issued a press release stating she remained in her position despite a confrontation with Minister Armando Benedetti.
Declaran insubsistente a directora de Bomberos tras enfrentamiento con ministro Benedetti
Colombia· 2025-04-08
