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Colombia's Ombudsman's Office published an open letter opposing the possible call-up of footballer Sebastián Villa to the national team, arguing that selecting a player convicted of gender-based violence would undermine the ethical responsibility associated with representing the country. The letter, titled "Colombia's T-shirt cannot be a shield against justice," drew parallels to a 2011 precedent when coach Hernán Darío Gómez stepped down after assaulting a woman, and warned that such a decision would send a harmful message about violence against women.