Colombian President Calls for Cabinet Resignation as Government Faces Crisis | WPN World People News

Colombian leftist President Gustavo Petro announced on social media platform X on the 9th that he has requested multiple ministers and heads of administrative departments to submit their resignations. Petro wrote: "There will be some adjustments in the cabinet to better implement the plans demanded by the people. The government will focus on executing these projects."

On the 4th, Petro hosted a televised cabinet meeting, during which he publicly reprimanded his ministers for five hours. He expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of key reforms in taxation, land, and education, criticizing several officials, including the ministers of trade, education, and health, for delays in implementing major initiatives. This has led to heightened tensions within the government.

As of tonight, three ministers and two senior officials have resigned, including Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, Culture Minister Juan David Correa, Labor Minister Gloria Ramirez, and Environment Minister Susana Muhamad. Jorge Rojas, the head of the Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE), which manages substantial national funds, has also submitted his resignation.