Which independent oversight body created by the 1994 Constitution protects collective rights and monitors public administration?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Defensor del Pueblo de la Nación (National Ombudsman)
- Step 1: Established by Article 86 as an autonomous institution operating within the legislative sphere. Step 2. The Ombudsman operates with full functional autarky without receiving orders from any authority. Answer: The Defensor del Pueblo de la Nación (National Ombudsman). Why not the others: It has legal standing to bring amparo suits defending collective and environmental rights.
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