Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls for Resignation of Entire Cabinet

Petro seeks to realign his government after tensions over stalled reforms and internal divisions.

President Gustavo Petro requested the resignation of all ministers and high-ranking officials, citing insufficient progress on his social reform agenda.
The decision followed a contentious five-hour cabinet meeting, unusually broadcast live, where Petro criticized his ministers' performance.
Several key figures, including the ministers of Environment and Labor, resigned following the announcement, with some citing concerns over governance and internal conflicts.
Vice President Francia Márquez and others expressed discomfort with the involvement of Armando Benedetti, a Petro ally under investigation for campaign finance irregularities and accused of gender-based violence.
Petro, Colombia's first leftist president, aims to restructure his administration to better align with his progressive mandate as he faces growing challenges to his leadership.