What is the Colombian legal system like?

Colombia adopts the Spanish legal system, which is a mixed legal system. Since Colombia is a former colony of Spain, its legal system is heavily influenced by Spanish law. The Colombian Constitution forms the basis of the country's laws and protects the rule of law, human rights and democracy. In Colombia, laws consist of laws enacted by the legislature and judicial precedents issued by the judicial branch. After the laws are accepted by the parliament, they are approved by the president. The judicial branch interprets and applies the laws. In Colombia, the court system consists of federal and regional courts. Federal courts deal with cases related to federal laws, such as constitutional, administrative, criminal and labor law, while regional courts deal with cases related to local laws. In Colombia, law enforcement and the judicial system are structured with municipal courts at the local level, regional courts at the state level, and the Supreme Court at the federal level. The judicial system is independent and judges are responsible for making decisions in accordance with the law and impartially. The legal system in Colombia faces some challenges, similar to other Latin American countries. These include issues such as the slowness of the judicial system, corruption and the reliability of judges. However, Colombia is taking measures to combat these challenges and supports the development of its legal system.