Last Sunday, October 18, the prominent lawyer and expert in international law Enrique Gaviria Liévano died at the age of 81 in the city of Bogotá.
In his fruitful career, Gaviria Liévano had served as Colombian ambassador to the United Nations and in different European countries such as Albania, Greece and the Czech Republic. In addition, he served as a co-judge of the Constitutional Court for several years.
And his knowledge of international affairs wasn't limited to diplomacy. The renowned jurist was one of the most knowledgeable professionals in the maritime dispute between Colombia and Nicaragua over the waters bordering the San Andrés archipelago. His work, " The Disintegration of the San Andrés Archipelago and the Ruling of the International Court of Justice: Errors and Omissions in the Colombian Defense , " addressed this event , explaining the missteps the country made that ultimately led to a ruling unfavorable to the nation's interests.
Also, between 2008 and 2012, he was the president of the Colombian Academy of History. His more than 15 books, in which he deals with diverse subjects such as history and cultural and ethnic matters, are known in the faculties of social sciences throughout Colombia.
In social networks, several leaders expressed their condolences for the departure of Gaviria Liévano.