Colombian President Petro Requests Entire Cabinet to Resign Following Public Criticism

The unprecedented move follows a contentious televised meeting where Petro criticized his ministers’ performance and faced backlash over controversial appointments.

• President Gustavo Petro demanded the resignation of all ministers and senior officials to reorganize his cabinet and address governance challenges.
• The decision followed a five-hour televised meeting where Petro accused his cabinet of underperformance and failing to deliver key projects.
• Several ministers, including the environment, labor, and culture ministers, resigned, citing disagreements with Petro's leadership and controversial appointments.
• The appointment of Armando Benedetti as chief of staff has drawn widespread criticism due to allegations of corruption and domestic abuse.
• Petro's government faces escalating internal tensions and public dissatisfaction, with his administration struggling to fulfill campaign promises.

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