Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Defensoría
Summary
The Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires is the provincial ombudsman for Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, established by Ley N° 3 (Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 1998) (1998). It investigates complaints of maladministration, rights violations, and improper acts by provincial public agencies. The Defensor/a del Pueblo is appointed by the provincial legislature (typically by a 2/3 supermajority) and serves a fixed 5-year term renewable once. The Defensoría has full access to administrative files and can require officials to provide explanations. Annual reports are published publicly.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ley N° 3 (Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 1998)
- Citation
- Ley N° 3 (Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 1998)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Provincial public administration of Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires: executive branch ministries, decentralized agencies, public enterprises, and provincial public services. Municipal administrations are typically included where they provide services under provincial delegation.