Colombia's Foreign Affairs Shake-Up: Laura Sarabia Steps Down

Colombia's Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia resigned following a disagreement with the government's decision to change a passport printing agreement. Sarabia cited personal integrity and institutional respect as reasons for her departure. Previously, she served as President Gustavo Petro's chief of staff and was a key campaign member.

Colombia's Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia announced her resignation on Thursday, creating turmoil within President Gustavo Petro's administration over a recent passport printing controversy. Sarabia expressed dissatisfaction with the government's unilateral decision to revise an old passport printing agreement.

In a post on X, Sarabia stated, "In the last few days, decisions have been made that I do not agree with," highlighting her decision to resign, citing personal integrity and institutional respect. Before her appointment as the country's top diplomat in January, Sarabia served as Petro's chief of staff.

Reacting to her resignation, President Petro took to X, expressing his best wishes for Sarabia, and described her as an indispensable campaign asset, applauding her firmness and discipline.