after burying the coalition StateMinister Gustavo Petro He dramatically changed his cabinet yesterday. Although his decision does not pave the way for realizing the social reforms he hopes to mark his legacy, he breathes new life into his collaborative team.
(Also: reasons explaining the departure of Petro government ministers).
“Although my cabinet and its commitment to dialogue and agreement have been rejected by some traditional and established political leaders, we will insist on our program and our duty to make great national deals,” he said, announcing the names. of the new ministers.
The ministers who came continued their unconditional loyalty to him. Ricardo Bonilla (Finance), Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo (Health) and William Camargo (Transport) were with him in the Bogotá Municipality; Carlos Ramón González (director of the Presidential Administrative Department) was also an M-19 militant; and Luis Fernando Velasco (Interior), First opponent of the Liberal Party.
On the contrary, he surprised the protagonist of the crisis, Carolina Corcho (Health), by withdrawing after he started a struggle against the non-Petrist coalition parties—Liberal, Conservative, and ‘la U’; and leaving out José Antonio Ocampo (Treasury), whose calm and seriousness is a guarantee commitment to manage the country’s finances.
Other changes were seen from Tuesday night when Valle went to Zarzal and said: “Despite the election victory, when we talk to the public about the epidemic, be calm, we will solve it in good ways and eventually. Well, the people of the epidemic went to the polls and have calmed down. But now they are circumventing the polls. and that shouldn’t happen.”
(You may be interested in: Ministry crisis: The keys to seven changes in Petro’s cabinet).
Peter’s words were the culmination of a crazy day that began during the first debate on health reform in the Seventh Committee of the Assembly. Liberal María Eugenia Lopera voted in favor of the Government and against orders issued by former President César Gaviria Trujillo, who announced the sanctions.
“President Gaviria opposes his own party. The misfortune of a liberal vote forced by those who yearn for power. The sanction of exercising freedom,” replied Petro.
The head of state went to Zarzal, gave his impassioned speech, and then resigned from his ministers, formally ending the government coalition. And he continued to confront ex-presidents via his Twitter account. “Liar. What we have is tremendous irrationality, tremendous laziness towards the marginalized and poor people of Colombia. By taking their children to the Santa Fe Foundation in the north of Bogotá, they believe they have the best healthcare system and they don’t know what happens to the children if they get sick on a farm.” said. , had said it was fine in the afternoon and had asked it not to be destroyed.
Colombia woke up yesterday with the biggest political crisis since Petro’s arrival at Casa de Nariño eight months ago. In the midst of the agitation there were those who invited reflection. “The President – said Santos – feels cornered and is becoming more radical”, but “Colombians need to maintain moderation to provide the answers they need”.
Roy Barreras, president of the Senate and member of the Historical Pact, assured him that “searching the streets will not solve the problems”, so “we must remain calm and stick to the institutions”.
While several leaders called for moderation, ministers received an urgent message to go to Casa de Nariño for a meeting where the departures would be announced.
(See: Who is Yesenia Olaya, the new Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation?).
(Continue reading: ‘Economic credibility must be maintained’: After Ocampo leaves Government).
They all entered in silence. Peter took the floor and spoke sternly. He spoke of his disappointment at the lack of progress in reforms, and then thanked those who left for their service. Although it is thought that Álvaro Leyva (Foreign Relations) will take part in this group, where they point to a chaotic administration; and Iván Velásquez (Defence), both were upheld, as they were shortlisted for the prosecutor.
What will you do now to advance your reforms in Congress? The answer may lie in a letter written to Gaviria Trujillo by 18 liberal parliamentarians announcing that they will vote for reform against his orders. The new Minister for Policy, Velasco, has a good relationship with members of Congress and may wish to increase the votes one by one to gain a majority. It’s a risky bet, but it has a chance to win.
Thus, Petro would continue to support reforms, which he called “enemies of change” and that voters voted for. Everything, six months before the regional elections.
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