Astrid Puentes Riaño
Astrid Puentes Riaño | |
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| Born | 1975 |
| Nationality | Colombian and Mexican |
| Education | American University, Washington School of Law |
| Occupation | Law professor |
| Employer | Universidad Iberoamericana Law School |
| Known for | United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment |
| Predecessor | David Boyd |
Astrid Jovanna Puentes Riaño (born 1975) is a Colombian-born Mexican law professor. She has led the Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA) to support the people who live in La Oroya, "one of the most polluted places on Earth". In 2024 she became the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy environment.