Armando Benedetti

Rodrigo Lara becomes Minister of Interior, leveraging his 20 years of experience to build agreements with Congress.

Procuraduría summons Magistrate Cristina Lombana to testify against Minister Armando Benedetti.

Abelardo de la Espriella is Colombia's virtual presidential winner, promising a reduced state and tougher crime policies.

Colombians vote for president, choosing between two distinct models of the country.

Colombian society calls for calm amid aggressive campaign rhetoric from Cepeda and De la Espriella.

Iván Cepeda discusses health and security crises in an interview.

Gustavo Petro is suspended until June 21 by the Commission of Accusation.

US warns of sanctions for vote buying in Colombia's presidential runoff.

Procuraduría found 290 frozen processes against President Gustavo Petro in the Commission of Accusation.

Former President Cesar Gaviria warns President Gustavo Petro not to resign to campaign.

Pastor Saade asks Minister Armando Benedetti to resign, citing needed campaign changes.

President Petro and officials publicly showed their marked ballots, sparking controversy over legal limits for public officials.

Minister Armando Benedetti defends President Gustavo Petro's public support for Ivan Cepeda as mere political analysis.

Vandals attacked the MIRA party headquarters in Bogota, causing damage and sparking condemnation from officials.

President Gustavo Petro will resolve the crisis in his cabinet after the Law of Guarantees period ends.

Abelardo de la Espriella denounces a supposed plan to assassinate him with a sniper during his campaign.

Paloma Valencia denounces alleged hacking of her cell phone, claiming her private chats are in someone's possession.

Armando Benedetti congratulates Rodrigo Lara on his appointment as Interior Minister.

The Procuraduría opens a disciplinary investigation against Daniel Quintero for alleged improper participation in politics.

President Gustavo Petro voted and showed his ballot, sparking controversy in the electoral process.

The Procuraduría General de la Nación opens a disciplinary investigation into Boyacá Governor Carlos Amaya for alleged political interference.

The Ministry of Equality ended after a short history due to legal issues and internal conflicts.

President Petro's suspension is not immediate and requires Senate approval.

President Gustavo Petro ordered his allies to make deals to mobilize people for the campaign.

Procuraduría found 290 pending processes against President Petro with no progress.

Abelardo De la Espriella denounces a $60 billion vote-buying plan in Colombia's Caribe region.

A judge ruled that Nicolás Petro's interrogation cannot be used as evidence in his trial for money laundering and illicit enrichment.

Abelardo de la Espriella leads with 43.74% of votes, ahead of Ivan Cepeda with 40.90%.

President Gustavo Petro voted and showed his ballot, defying a law that prohibits the president from campaigning for a candidate.

A high-level electoral commission met in Cartagena to discuss security and guarantees for presidential candidates.

President Gustavo Petro will meet with Misak and Nasa authorities on May 25.

Colombia's presidential campaign is marked by fear of attacks and heavy security measures.

President Gustavo Petro laments German Vargas Lleras' death, praising his debate skills.

Several ministers face investigations for alleged political participation, including Armando Benedetti and Antonio Sanguino.

President Petro will start the transition process with Abelardo once election results are officially confirmed.

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, a Trump ally, conditioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro's removal from the Clinton List on his conduct during the next five weeks of government transition, citing ongoing drug production investigations as determining factors.

Minister Armando Benedetti is preparing for a possible defeat of Ivan Cepeda's campaign.

The Colombian government's key initiatives were archived due to lack of consensus and time.

Carlos Carrillo criticizes the appointment of Daniel Quintero, saying it cost hundreds of votes in Antioquia.

Colombia's Ministry of Interior will reinforce security schemes for presidential candidates amid mutual accusations of planned attacks.

Iván Cepeda's campaign struggles after election loss, committing strategic errors.

The Procuraduría General opens a preliminary investigation against congress members for delaying processes against President Gustavo Petro.

The Colombian ambassador to Brazil, Alfredo Saade, was provisionally suspended by the Procuraduría General for alleged improper participation in politics.

Several government officials, including President Gustavo Petro, are suspended or under investigation for alleged improper participation in politics.

Leftist senator Iván Cepeda leads Colombia's presidential election with 47% of votes.

Colombian ministers are being investigated for alleged political participation.

Roy Barreras may drop his presidential candidacy to support Ivan Cepeda before the election.

Clashes between indigenous groups in Cauca left five dead and 44 injured.

Magistrada Lombana rejects written testimony and requests to testify in person against Benedetti.

Magistrada Cristina Lombana will testify in a disciplinary investigation against Minister Armando Benedetti for insults.