Colombia's Petro names interior minister

Colombia's Petro names interior minister as energy minister exits in reshuffle
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has named Armando Benedetti as the country's new interior minister, a source within Petro's office told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming his place in the leftist's inner circle despite several scandals involving the ex-lawmaker and resistance from others in the cabinet.
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Controversial Choice: Benedetti as Colombia's Interior Minister
Gustavo Petro, Colombia's President, has appointed Armando Benedetti as the new interior minister. Despite a history of controversies and resistance from cabinet members, Benedetti is set to aid Petro in passing reforms through Congress.
Colombia's Petro Names Benedetti as Interior Minister: Source
Colombia's ambassador to Venezuela Armando Benedetti looks on as he visits the Miraflores Palace to meet Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela August 29, 2022. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has named Armando Benedetti as the country's new interior minister,
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