Marcela Ríos

Marcela Ríos is a prominent Chilean lawyer and political figure, known for her expertise in justice and human rights. She served as the Minister of Justice in Chile and is currently the regional director of IDEA International, an organization focused on promoting democracy worldwide. Ríos has been vocal in addressing the deterioration of democratic indicators in Latin America, particularly in El Salvador, where she has highlighted concerns about human rights abuses, the independence of the judiciary, and the implications of indefinite re-election practices under President Nayib Bukele.