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The Colombian Congress has enacted a law that allows the use of third-party claims (impleader) in consumer protection cases handled by judges of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), but only when the defendant is a company in the tourism sector.?

Third-party claims are a legal mechanism through which a defendant in a lawsuit brings in a third party to assume full or partial liability for a potential ruling against them.?

This decision was made to address conflicting interpretations between the SIC and other courts, including Superior Tribunals and even the Supreme Court of Justice. The SIC had previously argued that applying this mechanism meant resolving disputes between businesses, which exceeded its jurisdiction.?

However, the issue remains unresolved, as the new measure is restricted to a single sector. This limitation could lead to continued legal disputes in the future when cases involve companies from other industries.?

Written by: Natalia Valencia.

Revised by: Santiago Lombana.

Transparency International published its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, which ranks 180 countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Although 32 countries have made significant advance in reducing corruption since 2012, much work remains, as 148 countries have either stagnated or reversed in progress. The global average score of 43 has remained stagnant for years, with over two-thirds of countries scoring below 50.

Colombia, with a score of 39, has maintained this result since 2020, except for a slight increase to 40 in 2023. Its position at 92nd out of 180 reflects a concerning stagnation, highlighting the persistent challenges in the fight against corruption. Despite the legal reforms implemented, it remains imperative to strengthen anti-corruption policies and foster a profound transformation in the ethical culture of the public sector.?

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Written by: Jennifer Pati?o.

Revised by: Catalina Jiménez.

On February 14th, 2025, The National Council for Economic and Social Policy (“CONPES”) approved the National Artificial Intelligence Policy, aimed at developing ethical and sustainable development of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) systems in the country, with an impact on key sectors such as healthcare, education, and the environment.

To ensure its implementation, the policy sets out six strategic objectives: strengthening AI governance, ethics, and regulation; improving technological infrastructure and data management; fostering research and innovation; developing digital talent; mitigating AI-associated risks; and promoting its adoption in both public and private entities.

Between 2026 and 2030 the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce must publish an annual report on the negative effects of AI on privacy, based on data breaches reported to the National Database Registry.?

With this approval Colombia joins other nations in addressing the challenges posed by AI implementation.

Written by: Natalia Gutiérrez.

Revised by: Nicolás Gossain.

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