On December 17, 2025, Judge Vivian Polanía was found dead in her apartment in Cúcuta (Norte de Santander). She was with her two-month-old baby, who was still alive; The minor was transferred to a health center where he remains under observation.
The case is being investigated by the authorities, who currently do not know the cause of the judicial officer’s death.. Meanwhile, networks and media remember the judge’s work and some of the situations she was involved in and the complaints she raised at the time.
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Polanía was heavily questioned by her colleagues for the way she dressed and for the publications she published on her social networks; They accused her of flaunting her body with little clothing and questioned her suitability for the position she held. Furthermore, the togada was once spotted smoking in the middle of a virtual audience and it was also recorded at a party at the Palace of Justice in Cúcuta, where she danced with a man who appeared to be putting on an erotic show.
The situations that occurred resulted in a lack of respect from the judges. As described in detail in the magazine at the time Weeksaid he was a victim of harassment from his colleagues at work. “Already harassment… I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. I wouldn’t wish what I’ve experienced these days on anyone“, he expressed through tears.
He confessed that he faced many dilemmas due to his way of dressing and professionally, and therefore tried to adapt to the standards of personal presentation required of him, especially on occasions when he had to appear in person at the Palace of Justice to do his work.
However, giving up certain items of clothing did not lead to a change in their surroundings. She assured that the harassment against her also included intimidation and threats, which led her to choose to work from home. “The times I go to the palace are my habits. But not even anymore, because I have received threats since thenthat they will attack my life because I work from home,” he told the aforementioned media outlet.
In Blu radio He elaborated on his complaint and confirmed that he was a victim of Bullying by “several judges of Cúcuta” and that she was warned that she would open a disciplinary investigation if she did not change her stance.
Furthermore, she revealed that there have also been people who have sexually harassed her, citing a specific example that occurred at a courtroom party organized by judges.
“The thing about you coming and touching my shoulder and starting to touch my waist… One guy says, “For God’s sake, no.”. I mean, not with me. And the truth is, yes, I may not be the best, I’m the most humble person in the world. I don’t have the last name that they will have, and I won’t be a judge, but I believe that we all deserve respect,” she explained, pointing out that sexual violence and harassment in the workplace should not be tolerated by anyone.
On the other hand, in conversation with Blu radioreferred to the controversial hearing at which she appeared smoking and half-naked while presiding over the proceedings. He stated that he was not feeling well on this occasion and decided to smoke a cigarette. He also made it clear that he usually did not come to work without clothes.
“It’s not that I feel embarrassed at the hearings, no, you never know when you’re going to have an anxiety attack.. I always walk around in my toga. “I wasn’t sick, my blood pressure was low, I had a dive,” she said.
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