Colombian President Gustavo Petro replaced seven ministers in his coalition government on Wednesday (April 26th) A disputed reform of the health system has undermined his governing coalition. The new ministers are relatives or former collaborators of President Petro.
The key portfolios of Defence, Interior, Finance and Foreign Affairs were entrusted to personalities not from the left-wing alliance that brought Petro to power. The Liberal Party, the Conservative Party and the U Party - all three members of the government coalition - once again opposed the health reform.