Colombia names Ordóñez Interior Minister amid high portfolio turnover

Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed Alejandro Ordóñez as Minister of the Interior, replacing Rodrigo Lara Restrepo. The portfolio has seen frequent turnover, with an average tenure of 16 months, reflecting ongoing friction between the government and Congress. Ordóñez, a conservative former prosecutor, signals a potential shift in legislative strategy.

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