María Patricia Balanta
María Patricia Balanta is a prominent Colombian jurist known for her extensive legal expertise and her current candidacy for the Constitutional Court. Recently, she has been in the news due to her nomination as one of the potential magistrates to replace José Fernando Reyes, with significant backing from the ruling coalition led by President Gustavo Petro. Balanta's election is seen as pivotal, as it could shift the court's majority towards a pro-government stance, influencing key judicial decisions, including those related to pension reforms.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was a candidate for the new magistrate of the Constitutional Court but was defeated.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was the government's candidate in the Senate but was defeated by Carlos Camargo.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was the candidate for the Executive in the election for the new magistrate of the Constitutional Court.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was a candidate supported by the government but lost the election for magistrate.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was the favorite of President Gustavo Petro but lost the election.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was the candidate from the government who lost to Carlos Camargo.
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Panama:
María Patricia Balanta was the preferred candidate of the government but lost the election for magistrate.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was a candidate for the magistrate position and was seen as a serious alternative to Carlos Camargo.
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Colombia:
María Patricia Balanta was the candidate whose election was crucial for the government's alliances.
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Colombia:
She is a candidate for the magistrate position in the Constitutional Court.
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