National Disaster declared in Colombia as 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific coast. Dozens of building collapses reported, & over 100 fatalities.
The mass resignations come at a critical time for Petro's administration as it seeks to "reorganize" and "strengthen governance" in the last 18 months of his presidency.
Colombian presidential advisor Sandra Ortiz has been jailed over the UNGRD scandal, accused of influence peddling and money laundering involving $681 million USD
The scandal ensnaring Gustavo Petro's administration revolves around a massive money laundering operation, bribes to politicians, and inflated government contracts.
"...and I say it once and for all, in projects of law that generate FORCED INVESTMENT in the private financial system of Colombia" - President Gustavo Petro