# Colombia's New UN Ambassador Mauricio Gaona Takes Office Amid Security Council Mandate

Mauricio Gaona assumed the role of Colombia's UN ambassador, focusing on security council priorities and AI.

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Mauricio Gaona, a lawyer and academic, officially assumed the role of Colombia's ambassador to the United Nations. [^1]

Vice President José Manuel Restrepo will represent Colombia at the United Nations in September to participate in the General Assembly. [^2]

On September 3, Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella met with ambassadors María Consuelo Araújo and Mauricio Gaona to issue initial directives. [^3]

Colombia holds a two-year non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2026-2027 period. [^4]

Colombia was elected to the UN Security Council by the General Assembly on June 3, 2025, with 180 votes. [^5]

Vice President José Manuel Restrepo confirmed the appointment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogotá. [^6]

President De la Espriella described Mauricio Gaona as a jurist specializing in international law, human rights, democracy, and constitutional law with experience in Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. [^7]

On 2026-09-03, Vice President José Manuel Restrepo stated that under President Abelardo De La Espriella's administration, Colombia is advancing toward more leadership in multilateral relations, defending national interests and contributing to discussions on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and new technologies. [^8]

Restrepo recently held a strategic meeting with Foreign Minister Omar Bula, US Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo, and UN Ambassador Mauricio Gaona to prepare for the UN visit. [^9]

Restrepo stated that Colombia has a historic opportunity to project the government's 'patria milagro' vision and assume an active role in global debates on artificial intelligence, new technologies, and security challenges. [^10]

Colombia will occupy one of the temporary seats on the UN Security Council for the next two years. [^11]

Mauricio Gaona thanked Restrepo for the designation and expressed honor at serving during a historic moment as part of the UN Security Council. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Mauricio Gaona, a lawyer and academic, officially assumed the role of Colombia's ambassador to the United Nations. (El Colombiano, News)
2. Vice President José Manuel Restrepo will represent Colombia at the United Nations in September to participate in the General Assembly. (El Espectador, News)
3. On September 3, Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella met with ambassadors María Consuelo Araújo and Mauricio Gaona to issue initial directives. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. Colombia holds a two-year non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2026-2027 period. (El Colombiano, News)
5. Colombia was elected to the UN Security Council by the General Assembly on June 3, 2025, with 180 votes. (El Colombiano, News)
6. Vice President José Manuel Restrepo confirmed the appointment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogotá. (El Colombiano, News)
7. President De la Espriella described Mauricio Gaona as a jurist specializing in international law, human rights, democracy, and constitutional law with experience in Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. (ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World, News)
8. On 2026-09-03, Vice President José Manuel Restrepo stated that under President Abelardo De La Espriella's administration, Colombia is advancing toward more leadership in multilateral relations, defending national interests and contributing to discussions on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and new technologies. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
9. Restrepo recently held a strategic meeting with Foreign Minister Omar Bula, US Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo, and UN Ambassador Mauricio Gaona to prepare for the UN visit. (El Espectador, News)
10. Restrepo stated that Colombia has a historic opportunity to project the government's 'patria milagro' vision and assume an active role in global debates on artificial intelligence, new technologies, and security challenges. (El Espectador, News)
11. Colombia will occupy one of the temporary seats on the UN Security Council for the next two years. (El Tiempo, News)
12. Mauricio Gaona thanked Restrepo for the designation and expressed honor at serving during a historic moment as part of the UN Security Council. (El Tiempo, News)

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