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José David Castilla

José David Castilla Parra is Colombian and an attorney with AIDA's Human Rights and Environment Program, working from Bogotá. He has a law degree from Universidad La Gran Colombia and a degree in Social Communication and Journalism from Politécnico Grancolombiano. José David has a specialization in Administrative Law from Universidad del Rosario, Colombia. He has experience in environmental litigation with civil society organizations. He has also worked as a researcher, journalist and litigator.  

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Staff Mexico

Mayela Sánchez García

Mayela Sánchez García is Mexican and AIDA's digital community specialist, working from Cholula, Mexico. She is a graduate in Journalism and Media Studies from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico. Mayela has significant experience as a journalist focused on social and human rights issues. She has worked in print and digital media, and has experience in podcast production.

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Staff Argentina

Santiago Cané

Santiago Cané is Argentinean, a senior attorney with AIDA's Territories Program, and Coordinator of the Hydrocarbons Area, working from Villa de Merlo, Argentina. He graduated as a lawyer from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), where he also obtained a degree as Professor of Legal Sciences. Santiago also completed postgraduate studies in hydrocarbons, energy and sustainability law. He was a lecturer at the Legal Clinic for Migrants and Refugees (CAREF-CELS-UBA) and coordinator of the civil association Abogados Culturales. He also worked as legal assistant at the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI) and coordinator of legal affairs at the Environment and Natural Resources Foundation (FARN). Santiago collaborates with civil society organizations working with vulnerable social sectors.

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Staff Chile

Cristina Lux

Cristina Lux is Chilean and a senior attorney with AIDA's Climate Program, working from Valdivia, Chile. She is a graduate of the University of Chile and holds a Master's degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences from the Catholic University of Valparaiso (Chile). Cristina has experience in environmental litigation in civil society organizations. She has participated in the presentation of national environmental issues in different international instances, such as the United Nations and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. She also has experience in fundraising and financial sustainability of non-governmental organizations.

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Staff Brazil

Santiago Piñeros

Santiago Piñeros Durán is an attorney with AIDA's Ocean Program, working from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a lawyer specialized in Environmental Law from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and holds a Master's degree in Conservation and Use of Biodiversity from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, with emphasis on reef governance, restoration and management of coastal marine systems. He has dedicated his professional career to the defense of human rights, the investigation of extractive industries and the accompaniment of communities affected by development projects, migrant families and victims of the justice system.

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Staff Guatemala

Bryslie Cifuentes Velasco

Bryslie Cifuentes Velasco is Guatemalan and an attorney with AIDA's Ocean Program, working from Guatemala. She has a law degree from Rafael Landívar University, Guatemala, and a Master's degree in Environmental Law from San Carlos University, Guatemala. Bryslie has significant experience in ocean governance issues; drafting proposals for environmental regulations, policies and planning instruments for civil society organizations and the public sector in Guatemala. She has been a professor of public international, environmental, administrative and constitutional law for different universities in that country.

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Staff Bolivia

Vania Albarracín Silva

Vania Albarracín Silva is Bolivian and a junior attorney with AIDA's Territories Program, working from La Paz, Bolivia. She is a lawyer from the Universidad Privada Boliviana and a sociology student at the Universidad Mayor de San Simón (Cochabamba, Bolivia). She holds a diploma in Sustainability and Social Justice from the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO). Vania has experience working with social organizations in defense of the environment and territory.

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Staff Mexico

Jennifer Hernández

Jennifer Hernandez is Mexican and collaborates with AIDA as Operations and Administration Specialist, working from Mexico City. She is a student of Administration at the Universidad del Valle de Mexico. She has a diploma in Business Accounting and has taken different courses in the areas of business management, management skills and project management. Jennifer has experience in the administrative area and in business consulting. 

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Staff Colombia

Manuel Páez Ramírez

Manuel Páez is Colombian and an was an attorney with AIDA's Human Rights and Environment Program, working from Bogotá. He is a graduate of the Universidad Externado de Colombia, where he also obtained a Master's degree in Public Law. He holds a PhD in Law from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. Manuel has more than 15 years of experience in human rights litigation with civil society organizations. He worked in the public sector as an advisor to the Colombian Historical Memory Center and as an Assistant Magistrate of the Colombian Superior Council of the Judiciary. He is also a professor at the Universidad Externado.

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Marcela Morales Gutiérrez

Marcela Morales Gutiérrez is a Mexican litigator and external advisor to AIDA. She is a graduate of the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Education with a diploma in Environmental Legislation and a master's degree in Criminal Procedural Law. Marcela is a former Federal Public Defender. She has a background in human rights and experience in litigation and legal counseling. She is interested in making visible Latin American efforts to address climate conflicts. Marcela enjoys family time, talking with her children, going to the movies and reading.

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