Myriam Ávila
Myriam Ávila is a prominent Colombian magistrate known for her expertise in criminal law. Recently, she gained attention for her dissenting opinion in the case of influencer Epa Colombia, where she argued that the charges of terrorism against her were disproportionate and mischaracterized typical acts of vandalism. Ávila's stance highlights her commitment to justice and her critical perspective on legal interpretations concerning marginalized individuals.
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Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court, who expressed surprise at the lack of socialization regarding a legal framework presented by the then Minister Montealegre.
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Colombia· 2025-12-14
Myriam Ávila signed the concept stating that having a criminal record is not a factor for increased punishment.
Corte Constitucional tumba la reincidencia como causal para aumentar penasColombia· 2025-12-13
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court who criticized the government's project.
Los riesgos de la fórmula del gobierno de Gustavo Petro para abrirles pista a capos en la ‘paz total’Colombia· 2025-07-20
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber and representative of the Supreme Court.
Así fue la votación y el detrás de cámaras del Consejo Superior de Política Criminal que avaló polémica ley de 'paz total' para caposColombia· 2025-07-19
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber who opposed the proposed peace project.
Ministerio de Justicia presentará el 20 de julio el proyecto para sentar a capos en ‘paz total’; Corte Suprema se opuso a la iniciativaColombia· 2025-07-19
Myriam Ávila, as president of the Criminal Chamber, opposed the controversial draft law proposed by the government.
Corte Suprema se opuso a la polémica propuesta del Gobierno para someter a capos de bandas criminales bajo la 'paz total'Colombia· 2025-07-18Myriam Ávila is the President of the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Los dos artículos que ajustó a última hora Minjusticia sobre protesta social y reducción de penasColombia· 2025-07-18
Myriam Ávila provided a clarification regarding the extradition discussions.
Toma fuerza en la Corte Suprema el freno a extradiciones hacia Venezuela por abusos del régimen de Nicolás MaduroColombia· 2025-05-22
Magistrate Myriam Ávila was involved in the decision to extradite Ómar Ambuila to the United States.
Ómar Ambuila es condenado en Estados Unidos a 12 años de cárcel por lavado de dineroColombia· 2025-05-10
Myriam Ávila provided a clarification of vote in the extradition case of Valencia Quesada.
Las posturas de la Sala Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia frente a la extradición de ciudadanos a VenezuelaColombia· 2025-04-14
Myriam Ávila is part of the cast of the play 'La mala yunta'.
La obra “La mala yunta” subirá a escena en Casa Mayor - Cultura
Paraguay· 2025-03-28
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Sala Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia.
El fuerte reproche de la Corte Suprema de Justicia por las fallas en la notificación de las sentenciasColombia· 2025-03-19
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Ratifican condena contra exbaterista por un aborto no consentido: 'Actuó con desprecio absoluto'Colombia· 2025-03-08
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Las críticas, preguntas y la puerta que abre la revisión de la condena contra Saulo ArboledaColombia· 2025-02-26
Myriam Ávila is the president of the Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice, convening an extraordinary session to evaluate the implications of the Inter-American Court's ruling.
Corte Suprema analizará fallo que implica la reapertura de numerosos casos de única instanciaColombia· 2025-02-21
Myriam Ávila, a magistrate, criticized the decision to sentence Epa Colombia for terrorism.
El encarcelamiento a la ‘influencer’ Epa Colombia dirige la atención al drama de las mujeres en prisiones
Spain· 2025-02-16
