Colombia’s Ministry of Justice and Law is facing a new phase of internal restructuring following the decision of Minister Responsible Andres Idarraja to request the protocol resignation of all freely appointed and dismissed officials.
The measure he confirmed Snail RadioIt affects advisors, directors and deputy ministers, and occurs at the time of temporary status and recent changes in the direction of the portfolio.
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According to information received from the above-mentioned media outlets, Idaraja’s instructions were sent the previous night at 8:30 p.m., through a letter addressed to senior ministry officials.
In the text, they were asked to submit their formal resignation the next day, taking into account the peculiarities of each case, such as assignments and commissions.
This request comes based on the authority of the Minister in charge of making amendments to the administrative staff, with the aim of strengthening the administration in the final stage of the current government.
Idaraja, who is also the Transparency Secretary, explained Snail Radio Reasons for the decision.
“Amidst a lot of movement within the ministry this year, It is necessary to rebuild, and although my presence in this Ministry at the moment is somewhat temporary, I must give results to the President and this must be done with a known, trustworthy and visible team. This is in no way an exclusion of current employees. The minister-designate said: “These are just amendments that will be determined for this government closure.”
In response to a question about the possibility of remaining in his position permanently, Idarraja explained that his continuity depends on President Gustavo Petro.
“My shift is determined by the President. We begin to join. After determining the administrative and missionary status for the compliance of the Ministry and the Justice Sector, I will refer it to President Pietro and decisions will be made on the steps to be followed.”He pointed out in an interview with the station.
The Ministry of Justice has witnessed several changes in its positions during the current government.
Since October 27, when Eduardo Montealegre’s resignation was accepted, the portfolio has remained vacant in terms of full owner. Previously, Nestor Osuna and Angela Maria Buitrago also left their positions.
Although President Pietro appointed César Julio Valencia Copete as former President of the Supreme Court, he refused the appointment for health reasons. Accordingly, Augusto Ocampo took over as head coach for about a month, until the recent arrival of Idarraja in the same condition.
The next head of the Ministry of Justice must face immediate challenges, including managing two high-impact legislative projects: the initiative to convene a national constituent assembly and the criminal groups introduction law.
In addition, the Ministry will have to work to rebuild the relationship with the judiciary and address the crisis in the prison and corrections system, as detailed. Snail Radio.
In this context, whoever assumes the leadership of the Ministry of Justice alone will be tasked with leading major reforms and responding to the expectations of the government and society, in a scenario characterized by transitional and institutional challenges.
Former judge César Julio Valencia Copete refused to be appointed Minister of Justice of Colombia, a decision he communicated to President Gustavo Petro through a letter in which he stated that health reasons were the main reason for not assuming this position.
And in the document known to and cited by journalist Cecilia Orozco informationValencia Cobbetti explained that after consulting with his two pulmonary doctors, he received the recommendation not to accept full-time responsibilities. The former judge explained that although his intellectual ability remains intact, his physical condition requires constant attention and care.
“Even though my cognitive area is at 100%, the same is not true for my current health and physical condition.expressed in the message. In addition, he stressed the need to continue his treatment “with full care and without interruption.”
Valencia Copete’s resignation left the Ministry of Justice under the interim management of Augusto Ocampo, the legal secretary of the presidency, who took office after the departure of Eduardo Montealegre on October 25. Montealegre submitted his resignation less than 24 hours after proposing the convening of a national constituent assembly.
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