Yaquelín Ortíz Marín elected to Nariño Women's Advisory Council

Yaquelín Ortíz Marín has been elected to the Nariño Departmental Women's Advisory Council, representing the Piedemonte Costero subregion. The election took place during a local participation and democracy event in Ricaurte.

In her new role, Ortíz Marín is tasked with representing the voices and interests of women from the Piedemonte Costero in dialogue and policy-making spaces. Her responsibilities include ensuring local needs and initiatives are integrated into public policy, promoting female participation in public affairs, and strengthening communication between local communities and departmental authorities to advance rights and equity.