Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the resignation of Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla amidst corruption suspicions.
Bonilla, who had been in office for 2 and a half years, was replaced by former Vice Minister Diego Guevara.
Petro stated that Bonilla fell into a trap due to academic naivety, trusting individuals who betrayed the government’s trust.
The ex-minister faced investigations for corruption involving millions in state losses and allegedly favoring politicians in exchange for financial support.