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Leadership changes in Colombian Ombudsman offices

Overview

Administrative and leadership changes are occurring within the Defensoría del Pueblo (Ombudsman’s Office) in various Colombian regions.

In Risaralda, Lina María Naranjo has stepped down as Ombudsman after 15 months, having focused on decentralizing services to remote municipalities. This coincides with other local political shifts, including the planned resignation of Departmental Assembly President Juan Carlos Valencia Montoya to pursue a mayoral campaign in Pereira.

In Ocaña, regional Ombudsman Ever Pallares Baene has resigned following a preliminary investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation concerns the alleged leaking of confidential data regarding social leaders to the National Liberation Army (ELN). While the Defensoría del Pueblo stated the resignation aims to preserve institutional trust, Pallares Baene denied the accusations, stating, “I am transparent and am willing to appear before the Prosecutor’s Office to allow the corresponding investigation to take place.” He also noted his intention to run in the 2027 regional elections.

Entities

Defensoría del Pueblo · Juan Carlos Valencia Montoya · Fiscalía General de la Nación · Ever Pallares Baene · Lina María Naranjo

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Ocaña Ombudsman resigns amid ELN information leak investigation

    Ever Pallares Baene, the regional Ombudsman of Ocaña, Colombia, has resigned amid an investigation into the alleged leaking of confidential information to the ELN guerrilla group.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Risaralda political shifts: Ombudsman departs and assembly leadership changes

    Political shifts in Risaralda, Colombia, include the departure of Ombudsman Lina María Naranjo and the upcoming resignation of Assembly President Juan Carlos Valencia Montoya.

Sources

alwatannewspaper.ae · laopinion.com.co · mundour.com · riotimesonline.com · seguimiento.co