Colombia government
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Defensoría del Pueblo
Promotes and defends human rights and provides public defence.
What this authority does
Supports and drafts tutela claims without charge, provides criminal public defence, and issues early warnings about risks to communities through its Sistema de Alertas Tempranas.
Services for the public
- Tutela assistance
- Public defenders
- Human rights complaints
- Early warnings
Before you contact this authority
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