Luz Adriana Camargo Garzon Named Colombia's New Attorney General Amid Political Tensions

The appointment follows weeks of political unrest and delays, with Camargo set to lead probes into President Petro and his son.

Luz Adriana Camargo Garzon, a former judge with extensive experience in the attorney general’s office, has been elected as Colombia's new attorney general by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Camargo's appointment comes amid ongoing political tensions and protests over delays in naming a new attorney general, following the end of Francisco Barbosa's term.
Camargo will oversee several high-profile investigations, including into accusations of illegal financing in President Gustavo Petro’s 2022 presidential campaign and alleged corruption involving Petro's eldest son.
The selection of Camargo, who has few political ties and is known for her independence, is seen as a move towards making the Attorney General’s Office more impartial.
Camargo’s previous work includes directing investigations at the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala and consulting with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.