Colombian President Petro shakes up cabinet, ousts finance minister.
TL;DR
Colombia's finance minister, Alberto Carrasquilla, has been ousted by the country's leftist president, Ivan Duque, following protests over his proposed tax reform. Carrasquilla's resignation comes amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic and economic policy. Duque has yet to name a replacement for the position.
- Colombia's finance minister ousted by leftist president Financial Times
- Colombian President Petro reshuffles cabinet in dramatic move Al Jazeera English
- Colombian President Petro calls on his cabinet to resign DW (English)
- Colombia's Finance Chief Shake-Up Vaults Petro Ally to Key Role Bloomberg
- Colombian president asks cabinet to resign ahead of reshuffle Reuters Canada
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