Being a judge in Colombia, a struggle without means
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Manuela Quintero, first judge of the Bureau of Andes in the courtroom.
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By: Najet Benrabaa Follow
Today's major report takes us to Colombia.
We are going to share the daily life of judges.
they are, every day, a little more solicited while they lack everything: - material and human resources - to deal with the increase in crime and insecurity in the country.
Gone are the days when they were considered heroes who fought against drug traffickers.
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Today, they face overwork, political and social pressure, and criticism from citizens who deem them corrupt or inefficient when they fail to meet expectations.
Our correspondent in Colombia, Najet Benrabaa, followed the work of the judges of the city of Andes, in the region of Antioquia.
"Being a judge in Colombia, a struggle without means", a great report by Najet Benrabaa.
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