Colombian Justice Minister Resigns, Citing Government Pressure

Colombia's Justice Minister, Ángela María Buitrago, resigned today, citing pressure from high-ranking government officials. In an exclusive interview with Noticias Caracol, Buitrago revealed that Minister of the Interior, Armando Benedetti, and the director of the Dapre, Angie Rodríguez, contacted her, urging her to make personnel changes within the Ministry. "They called and messaged me," Buitrago stated, "suggesting changes that I considered an unacceptable interference." Buitrago's resignation letter was shown during the interview. The interview also touched on other instances where she faced similar pressures. The incident highlights concerns about political influence within the Colombian government. The impact of this resignation on ongoing legal matters and the government's stability remains to be seen.