Ombudsman questions Sebastián Villa's call-up to the Colombian National Team and asks 'not to shield justice'

TL;DR

Ombudsman Iris Marín Ortiz sent an open letter to the Colombian Football Federation regarding Sebastián Villa's call-up.
Villa has been convicted in Argentina for gender-based violence and faces a sexual abuse accusation.
Ortiz stated that "the Colombian jersey cannot be a shield against justice."
The Ombudsman highlighted the symbolic importance of the national team and its role in representing societal values.
A past incident with Hernán Darío "Bolillo" Gómez is referenced as a precedent for establishing an "ethical limit" for national team representatives.
The decision to include Villa is seen as sending a cultural and social message beyond sporting results.
Representing Colombia carries an "additional ethical responsibility" beyond being a professional footballer.
The letter argues that violence against women cannot be minimized or silenced within the football environment.
The Ombudsman did not request specific sanctions but drew attention to the institutional meaning of the national team and the messages conveyed by professional sports.

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