This Wednesday, January 29, President Gustavo Petro possessed Laura Sarabia as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, replacing Luis Gilberto Murillo, who anticipated his departure from the position. Sarabia, Petro’s right hand, is a political scientist at the Nueva Granada Military University and has acquired much of her experience in the public sector during this government. She has played roles as Chief of Cabinet, director of the Department of Social Prosperity, director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency and will now be the leader of Colombian diplomacy. Read also: Petro defends his position against Trump and announces that he could stop using X: “I have The strengthening of diplomatic career and sustainable development, with entrepreneurs as strategic allies. These approaches will be aligned with the priorities of President Gustavo Petro. As for the United States, his first challenge will be to manage bilateral relations, which have been fragmented after President Petro decided not to receive two military flights from that country with deported Colombians. His designation has generated controversy in the country. Various political sectors have expressed concerns about the challenges it will face by leading Colombia’s foreign policy in a complex global context. In addition, some critics have questioned their “little experience” compared to figures that have held this position in the past. However, the Head of State defended it during possession, ensuring that to bring Colombia’s voice around the world, experience is not needed. “You, a young minister, say that without experience. Who has experience in these struggles? He has to face the task of bringing Colombia’s voice. So, that is a beautiful task: forgetting mirrors, comfortable and cheerful lives, in the world of coves and entering this fundamental battle of humanity, ”he said. LEA: There are already more than 300 Colombians deported in the United States, after arriving again flight possession of other officials, the president Petro also owned Diego Guevara as Minister of Finance. Guevara had been playing as head of the portfolio as a manager since December 2024, replacing Ricardo Bonilla, who left the position after being splashed in the AGRD scandal. Likewise, Jorge Rojas, who comes from occupying the Vice Ministry of Foreign Affairs, assumed the direction of the DaPre in replacement of Laura Sarabia.
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President Petro possessed Laura Sarabia as Chancellor and defended her from criticism for her youth
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