Colombia's De la Espriella cuts 5,000 contractors in two months, targets Petro strongholds

New Colombian government under De la Espriella has reduced government contractors from 102,000 to 97,000 since inauguration, with cuts concentrated in entities previously dominated by former President Petro's allies. Contractors allege abuses in the process, but the move signals a deliberate administrative overhaul. The reduction is notable for its speed and political targeting, though its long-term impact on governance remains uncertain.