Mauricio Gaona Arrives at the UN as Colombia Seeks a Stronger Global Voice
Mauricio Gaona is taking over Colombia’s representation at the United Nations at a particularly demanding moment. The constitutional lawyer and academic was formally sworn in on Sept. 3 as Colombia’s ambassador to the UN, just weeks before the annual high-level gathering in New York and while the country holds a non-permanent seat on the Security […]
Mauricio Gaona has been appointed as Colombia's new ambassador to the United Nations, taking over at a critical time for the South American country seeking to strengthen its global influence. Gaona, a constitutional lawyer and academic with extensive international experience, was formally sworn in on September 3, just weeks before the annual high-level gathering in New York and during Colombia's non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the 2026-2027 term.
His appointment, announced by President Abelardo De la Espriella, highlights the administration's focus on building strategic alliances and restoring Colombia's international standing, as well as Gaona's expertise in international law, human rights, democracy, and constitutional law.
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