Judge Orders Colombia’s First Lady to Disclose Donations to Her Foundation
The Colombia Luz y Sonrisas Foundation, led by Ana Lucia Pineda, wife of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, must provide detailed information within 48 hours on the management and use of donations received to assist victims of the earthquake that struck the country in August. The ruling by a Bogota judge, made public on […]
A judge in Colombia has mandated the country's First Lady, Ana Lucia Pineda, to disclose the details of donations her foundation, the Colombia Luz y Sonrisas Foundation, received for earthquake victims. Judge's ruling, issued on November 5, states that the foundation must provide a comprehensive report on the donations within 48 hours.
This order follows a lawsuit filed by opposition Senator Alejandro Ocampo, who questioned the lack of transparency in the fundraising campaign for earthquake relief. The controversy centers around the difference in reported figures, with the foundation claiming to have received over US$17 million, while political groups and media outlets estimate the total at more than US$200 million.
The judge's ruling highlights the need for transparency in how the funds were managed, distributed, and used to assist earthquake victims across the country.
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