Xenia Pedrozo

Xenia Pedrozo is a judge in Uruguay who plays a critical role in family law cases. She was recently in the news for her involvement in a tragic case concerning the welfare of a young child, Oriana, highlighting significant lapses in the child protection processes by the Instituto del Niño y Adolescente del Uruguay (INAU). Pedrozo's rulings and observations regarding the circumstances of the child's care have prompted discussions about the responsibilities of judicial and social services in safeguarding vulnerable children.