wilson ruiz orejuela

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Wilson Ruiz Orejuela is involved in a legal and political controversy related to Angie Rodríguez and former president Gustavo Petro.

Wilson Ruiz Orejuela, a jurist and former minister of justice, has taken a prominent role defending Angie Rodríguez in a legal case involving alleged violations by former president Gustavo Petro. Ruiz Orejuela refutes accusations of vote-buying connected to the case and claims that the government's actions regarding Rodríguez's dismissal violate fundamental rights. The situation has escalated into a political and legal dispute drawing significant public and media attention in Colombia.