Colombia's interior minister resigns

Colombia's environment minister resigns, stays on as COP16 head
Colombia's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Sunday she has informed President Gustavo Petro of her resignation from the post. "I have submitted my letter of resignation to President Gustavo Petro,
Colombia Sees Third-Lowest Deforestation in 23 Years, Minister Resigns
Deforestation in Colombia is expected to be the third-lowest in over two decades for 2024, amidst the resignation of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad. Despite a decrease in 2023, challenges such as dissident rebels and drought loom.
Colombia’s COP16 presidency in suspense as minister resigns
Observers told Climate Home that Susana Muhamad's resignation while she holds Colombia's COP16 presidency could affect UN nature talks
Colombian President Petro reshuffles cabinet after environment minister resigns
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asked his cabinet members to resign ahead of a reshuffle, he said on Sunday, after the environment minister said she resigned in protest of a cabinet appointment.
Second Colombian minister resigns after televised cabinet showdown
BOGOTA, Feb 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Colombia's environment minister became the second cabinet member in a week to step down after President Gustavo Petro lambasted his team on live television, accusing them of underperforming.
Muhamad steps down as Colombian environment minister
Susana Muhamad has resigned as Colombian environment minister following a protest over a cabinet appointment, with one expert saying the move could be a "major distraction" at resuming COP16 negotiations even though she intends to remain as president of the UN summit.
Colombia government in crisis after president calls for Cabinet resignations
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Minister's Resignation
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has requested his cabinet members to resign ahead of a government reshuffle, he announced on social media Sunday. The move follows the resignation of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad,
Colombian President calls for resignation of all cabinet members due to government crisis
Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked his ministers and other senior officials in the government to resign, amid deep divisions in his government.'I have requested
Colombia’s Petro Says Cabinet Changes Due After Televised Spat
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he requested the resignation of his ministers following a chaotic televised cabinet meeting last week that ended in tears and recriminations, and has already resulted in three officials quitting.
Colombian President tells cabinet to resign in major shake-up
He says this will help his government better follow the plans promised to the people. Some ministers have already left. Environment Minister Susana Muhamad and Labor Minister Gloria Ines Ramirez both confirmed their resignations on February 9.
Colombia deforestation in 2024 among lowest levels in 23 years, minister says
Deforestation fell by more than a third to just over 792 square kilometers in 2023, down from around 1,235 square kilometers ...
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Political Upheaval: Colombian Cabinet Reshuffle
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for his cabinet to resign amidst a reshuffle following Environment Minister ...
Trump’s Return Forces Colombia to Rethink $40 Billion Green Plan
The country was unable to secure US funds before former President Joe Biden left office and is now turning elsewhere for ...