Key facts
- Miguel Gomez has been appointed finance minister by Colombia's president-elect.
- Abelardo De La Espriella is Colombia's president-elect.
- Gomez will work to pass economic reforms through Congress.
- The reforms aim to improve Colombia's finances.
- Iván Cepeda lost the presidential election.
- Cepeda is threatening civil disobedience.
- Cepeda demands De La Espriella renounce his U.S. citizenship.
- Cepeda wants De La Espriella to clarify his relationship with the U.S. government.
- Cepeda will not recognize De La Espriella as president unless his demands are met.
Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's president-elect, has selected Miguel Gomez to serve as his finance minister. Gomez's primary responsibility will be to navigate the country's polarized Congress to implement substantial economic reforms aimed at improving Colombia's deteriorating financial condition. The appointment comes as the nation faces economic challenges that require significant legislative action.
Adding to the political tension, Iván Cepeda, who was defeated by De La Espriella in the presidential election, has declared his intention to engage in civil disobedience. Cepeda stated that he will not acknowledge Abelardo De La Espriella as the legitimate president unless De La Espriella renounces his U.S. citizenship. Furthermore, Cepeda insists that De La Espriella must provide a clear explanation of his relationship with the U.S. government.