
In this episode of On the Rule of Law, we welcome Jaime Pumarejo, Mayor of Barranquilla (2020-2023), to the Rule of Law Digital Center in Madrid. We discuss the impact of the World Law Congress 2021 on his city, the importance of the Rule of Law in contexts of migratory crises and populism, and the current challenges facing Colombia’s institutions. A deep reflection on the tension between security and freedom, the role of justice as a public good, and the future of political leadership in Latin America.