Leonor Zalabata

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zabaleta and the second or maternal family name is Torres.
Leonor Zalabata
Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 6, 2022
PresidentGustavo Petro
Preceded byGuillermo Fernández de Soto
Personal details
Born
Guneywya

(1954-07-05) July 5, 1954 (age 70)
Pueblo Bello, Cesar, Colombia
Political partyIndigenous Authorities of Colombia (since 1991)
Alma materUniversity of Antioquia

Leonor Zalabata Torres (née Guneywya; born July 5, 1954) is a Colombian politician, writer, chronicler and defender of human rights. Zabaleta has worked for the vindication and rights of indigenous communities since her leadership role and was part of the Constituent Assembly of Colombia.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Leonor Zalabata, la líder arhuaca que lucha por los derechos humanos". eltiempo.com. November 25, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Fuerza Latina - Leonor Zalabata: líder del pueblo arhuaco". dw.com. August 6, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations
2022–present 		Incumbent


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