Colombia appoints new Ombudsmen for Norte de Santander and Ocaña

The Colombian Ombudsman's Office has appointed two new officials to lead human rights efforts in the Norte de Santander region and the municipality of Ocaña. The appointments aim to strengthen the defense of civil rights in areas heavily impacted by forced displacement and migratory flows.

Laura Yulieth Castro Niño has assumed the role of regional Ombudsman for the department of Norte de Santander. An attorney with over 12 years of experience, Castro Niño has previously worked with the United Nations System and various non-governmental organizations, specializing in humanitarian responses to conflict and migration.

Dayron Dannylo Reyes Quintero has been appointed as the Ombudsman for Ocaña. A lawyer and master in Political Science, Reyes Quintero has a background in academia and has served as an advisor to the Fifth Commission of the House of Representatives on land issues. His appointment is intended to leverage his territorial knowledge to better serve local communities.