Mauricio Gaona

Mauricio Gaona

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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, ambassador of Colombia to the UN, discussed the country's role in the international system.

'Salirse de Naciones Unidas es salirse del cuarto donde se decide el destino de la humanidad. Eso no parece viable para ningún país': Mauricio Gaona
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-09-28
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Mauricio Gaona intervened for the first time in the UN Security Council to set Colombia's position on Iran.

así fue el debate sobre las sanciones a Irán
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-09-12
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Mauricio Gaona is the designated ambassador of Colombia to the United Nations.

'Asumo guiado por la primacía de la Constitución'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-28
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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 Unidas
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-28
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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 sorpresivos
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-11-09
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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 Justicia
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-11-06
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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 legislatura
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-07-20
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Mauricio 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 moderación
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-24
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Mauricio Gaona is described as perhaps the most respected Colombian constitutionalist in the international academy.

El triste final de la vanidad de Montealegre
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-24
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Mauricio Gaona highlighted the serious inconsistencies in the Justice Minister's theses during a debate.

Las incoherencias de Montealegre sobre Habermas
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-23
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Mauricio Gaona debated with the Minister of Justice, Eduardo Montealegre, criticizing the government's arguments.

Columna de Thierry Ways del 22 de junio: Puertas cerradas
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-22
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