Nilson Pinilla
Nilson Pinilla is a former magistrate of the Colombian Constitutional Court and a prominent legal figure known for his expertise in constitutional law. He gained attention in the news for criticizing the actions of the Colombian government, particularly regarding the proposed consulta popular (popular consultation) initiated by President Gustavo Petro, asserting that it represents an authoritarian threat to democracy and the rule of law in Colombia.
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Nilson Pinilla is noted as one of the magistrates who led the Commission of Truth.
Columna de María Isabel Rueda del 9 de noviembre: Los primeros 40 años
Colombia· 2025-11-09
Nilson Pinilla is a former magistrate who spoke about the responsibilities surrounding the events of the Palace of Justice.
Las verdades pendientes tras 40 años del holocausto de la justicia colombianaColombia· 2025-11-06
Nilson Pinilla is a former magistrate who contributed to the discussions about the lessons learned from the events.
las heridas abiertas de la tragedia del Palacio de JusticiaColombia· 2025-11-06
He is one of the former presidents of the Supreme Court involved in the investigation of the Palace of Justice.
Palacio de Justicia; las heridas abiertas del holocausto’Colombia· 2025-11-04
Nilson Pinilla is a former magistrate who stressed the obligation of the Constitutional Court to ensure constitutional supremacy.
Las razones del Consejo de Estado para frenar intento del Gobierno de excluirlo del control de la consulta popularColombia· 2025-06-19
Nilson Pinilla is a former president of the Supreme and Constitutional Courts who commented on the government's actions.
El inédito ‘decretazo’ de la consulta popular abre discusión en las altas cortes y tensa relación entre ramasColombia· 2025-06-15
Nilson Pinilla is a former president of the Supreme and Constitutional Courts who believes the precautionary measure is applicable to the decree.
Corte Constitucional analiza posible control previo al 'decretazo' de la consulta popularColombia· 2025-06-14Nilson Pinilla is mentioned as a respected former magistrate who criticized Eduardo Montealegre.
El ‘golpe blando’ resultará duro...Colombia· 2025-06-08
Nilson Pinilla, a former magistrate, described certain individuals as mercenaries of the law.
exregistrador Alexánder Vega / Entrevista de Yamid AmatColombia· 2025-06-08
