The Council of State in Colombia has rejected an appeal to reinstate Winsner Sandoval’s congressional seat, originally allocated as part of a quota for Afro-Colombian representation. This decision affirms a previous ruling that the National Electoral Council (CNE) violated the Colombian Constitution when assigning Sandoval the seat. The case centers around concerns regarding the validity of the seat allocation. The denial of the appeal, filed by Sandoval’s defense, solidifies the suspension. This impacts the “Pulgar” quota – a specific mechanism aimed at ensuring representation for marginalized communities. The ruling highlights ongoing legal battles concerning political representation in Colombia. The case initially appeared on the La Silla Vacía news platform.