Authority: American Commission on Human rights

Date: 07/08/2020

Subject: The decision of the Inter- American Court of Human Rights, on the violation of the political rights of Petro Urrego following the conviction of 2003 during the disciplinary proceeding against him, ended with the destitution as mayor of the city of Bogotá and the general interdiction for 15 years

Parties: Petro Urrego vs. Colombia

Original language: Spanish

Classification: Citizens’ rights - Art. 40 Right to vote at municipal elections - Right to stand as candidate at municipal elections - Justice - Art. 47 Right to an effective remedy before a tribunal

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