Mauricio Gaona
ColombiajuristMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Mauricio Gaona is a prominent jurist and legal expert known for his insightful critiques of governmental policies in Colombia. He recently gained attention for his debate on La W radio, where he challenged the arguments of Minister of Justice Eduardo Montealegre regarding the controversial proposal for a 'popular assembly.' Gaona's analysis highlighted the importance of democratic opposition and underscored that the government's claims of 'institutional blockages' do not reflect the realities of a functioning democracy.
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Mauricio Gaona has been confirmed for the representation at the United Nations in New York.
Unidiplo pide al presidente electo Abelardo De La Espriella fortalecer la carrera diplomática tras cuatro años de fricciones con el gobierno PetroColombia· 2026-07-29
Mauricio Gaona is the designated ambassador of Colombia to the United Nations.
'Asumo guiado por la primacía de la Constitución'Colombia· 2026-07-28
Mauricio Gaona is appointed as Colombia's ambassador to the United Nations and is recognized as a leading constitutional expert.
Abelardo De La Espriella designa a Mauricio Gaona como embajador de Colombia ante Naciones UnidasColombia· 2026-07-28
Mauricio Gaona is mentioned for his contributions to the constitutional reform discussions.
¿Cuál de los dos candidatos será el mejor guardián de la Constitución? / La entrevista de María Isabel RuedaColombia· 2026-06-19
Mauricio Gaona was offered the head of the coalition list by Juan Manuel Galán but rejected it as he is not a politician.
estos son los nombres sorpresivosColombia· 2025-11-09
Mauricio Gaona has been a voice to bring life to the past that left indelible marks on the families of the victims.
Hijo de Manuel Gaona compartió las últimas palabras del magistrado al M-19 en conmemoración de los 40 años de la toma y retoma del Palacio de JusticiaColombia· 2025-11-08
Mauricio Gaona emphasized the need for truth regarding the events of the Palacio de Justicia.
las voces de las víctimas del holocausto del Palacio de JusticiaColombia· 2025-11-06
Mauricio Gaona was offered the head of the list for the center coalition.
Veto a Alejandro Gaviria habría sido la razón para ofrecerle a Mauricio Gaona la cabeza de lista del centro para el SenadoColombia· 2025-11-05
Professor Mauricio Gaona noted the absence of a legislative blockade in response to a statement by the Minister of Justice.
Editorial de EL TIEMPO del 20 de julio de 2025: La última legislaturaColombia· 2025-07-20Mauricio Gaona explained that what the Government calls blockage is actually opposition in a democracy.
Columna de Fernando Posada del 24 de junio: Y no hubo moderaciónColombia· 2025-06-24
Mauricio Gaona is described as perhaps the most respected Colombian constitutionalist in the international academy.
El triste final de la vanidad de MontealegreColombia· 2025-06-24
Mauricio Gaona highlighted the serious inconsistencies in the Justice Minister's theses during a debate.
Las incoherencias de Montealegre sobre HabermasColombia· 2025-06-23
Mauricio Gaona debated with the Minister of Justice, Eduardo Montealegre, criticizing the government's arguments.
Columna de Thierry Ways del 22 de junio: Puertas cerradasColombia· 2025-06-22