Colombia’s State Council has definitively validated the appointment of Héctor Carvajal to the national court. The ruling dismisses several legal challenges contesting his selection, which centered on arguments regarding his age and the procedures followed during his Senate confirmation. Opponents had claimed his age disqualified him and that the Senate’s process was flawed. The State Council’s decision effectively ends the legal battle surrounding Carvajal’s position. This confirmation solidifies his role within the court system. The case was closely watched as it raised questions about the criteria for judicial appointments in Colombia. The ruling was reported by La Silla Vacía, a Colombian news outlet.