Handling decomposed bodies is next challenge, says Forensic Medicine director

Ariel Emilio Cortés, director of Forensic Medicine, identified the handling of decomposed bodies as the next challenge the institution will face.

By El Medio Oriente

August 17, 2026

A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a dark grey suit with a red tie speaks at a podium, with flags of several countries and a banner reading "1914-2025" in the background. — Ariel Emilio Cortés, director of Forensic Medicine, during an address in which he discussed future challenges the institution will face. (El Tiempo — Justicia)

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Ariel Emilio Cortés, director of Forensic Medicine, pointed out that the next challenge for the institution will be addressing decomposed bodies. The official emphasised the importance of this issue in the work carried out by the entity.

The pathology team at Forensic Medicine brings together various disciplines to handle the cases that reach the institution. This multidisciplinary structure seeks to ensure thorough analysis of each case.