During her participation in the National Congress of Merchants, held this week in Barranquilla, Attorney General Margarita Cabello referred to the future of the entity and the changes that are coming with the process to elect her successor and took the opportunity to send a message to those who participate in said selection, to whom he warned that the protection of people’s rights is at stake.
At this meeting, convened by the National Federation of Merchants, Cabello Blanco stated that the control entities require the support of the entire State and citizens in general, since it is from there that guarantees for democracy and Bonds of trust are generated with the communities.
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This is why he made it clear that weakening the control bodies could cause a violation of citizens’ rights in the country and distrust in the institutions; that is not in the interest of society, especially at this time when it is necessary to generate unity to confront crime and combat crimes such as corruption.
The head of the Public Ministry added at the Fenalco event that if it affects those who They ensure that everything is done well, “democracy would be seriously weakened, corruption would increase, generating a dangerous concentration in the executive power”; He also highlighted that “less protection against social and economic crises with loss of democratic legitimacy.”
Margarita Cabello, attorney general.
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The Attorney General of the Nation was emphatic in pointing out that this would break the existing balance between control and government bodies, and of checks and balances in the State, while highlighting that, “as a constitutional and legal function, the body must monitor , supervise and guarantee that power is exercised with transparency, legality and for the benefit of the rights of citizens.”
In his speech he also referred to other issues and stated that it is no secret that Colombia is going through a complex situation that affects its development. particularly on two fundamental fronts such as security and the economy.
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“Polarization and populism are seriously affecting life in society, creating deep divisions and affecting social cohesion, which negatively impacts coexistence and stability,” he noted.
Finally, she mentioned what for her are the major problems she faces. the country such as health, public services, the increase in gasoline and diesel, the threat, which is no longer just a threat, of water, gas and energy shortages and the increase in the cost of living; highlighting that “they create anguish and uncertainty in our population” and require urgent actions from the Government.
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Shortlist for Attorney
These statements by the Attorney General come at a time when Congress is preparing for the election of the next Attorney General of the Nation, with a shortlist made up of prominent candidates from different sectors; starting with Gregorio Eljach, an influential politician who has held the Senate Secretariat for twelve years and was recently re-elected for two more years.
Likewise, the second candidate on the shortlist is Germán Varón, who was officially nominated by the Supreme Court of Justice and stands out as a lawyer with extensive political experience, having been a former senator and former representative to the Chamber. While the third alternative appears Luis Felipe Henao, a lawyer from the Universidad del Rosario, who has played important roles in public administration, even becoming a minister in past administrations.
