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President Petro Centralizes Communications Strategy

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President Gustavo Petro has issued a directive stating he will be the only spokesperson for the Colombian government. Observers note the move follows periods of perceived distance and internal technical team disputes. The decision follows previous instances of administrative control issues within the administration. Under the new rule, ministers may only speak on their respective portfolios with express prior authorization from the President. This move restricts ministers from addressing public crises or current events without presidential approval. This move follows reports of information being released through intermediaries in response to complaints. Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a new directive ordering ministers and department directors to avoid making media statements without his direct authorization.

President Gustavo Petro has issued a directive stating he will be the only spokesperson for the Colombian government. Observers note the move follows periods of perceived distance and internal technical team disputes. The decision follows previous instances of administrative control issues within the administration. Under the new rule, ministers may only speak on their respective portfolios with express prior authorization from the President. This move restricts ministers from addressing public crises or current events without presidential approval. This move follows reports of information being released through intermediaries in response to complaints. Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a new directive ordering ministers and department directors to avoid making media statements without his direct authorization. Petro also compared himself to Donald Trump during a presidential address, stating that he has also faced assassination attempts. This move aims to ensure institutional coherence and message unity. The announcement follows corruption allegations made by Angie Rodríguez, director of the Adaptation Fund. Under this directive, the President will personally define, communicate, and authorize all government spokespeople. The order was released following a news report published by Caracol Radio regarding the change in communication protocols.

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Blu Radio Colombia

“Esta a decisión se conocen medi que fue ex ministra de agricultura del gobierno del presidente Gustavo Petro... que el único vocero será el presidente Petro.”

Blu Radio Colombia

“podía enumerar todas las crisis que ha tenido este país en su historia, pero que un presidente tenga que acudir.”

Blu Radio Colombia

“del presidente Gustavo Petro. Pero tomar esta decisión cuando faltan cuatro meses.”

Blu Radio Colombia

“del presidente Gustavo Petro. Pero tomar esta decisión cuando faltan cuatro meses. muy distinto, era muy poco activo... pero esto me parece clavísimo”

Blu Radio Colombia

“This directive says that the spokesperson role remains with President Gustavo Petro, or ministers may speak about their portfolios but only with express prior authorization from the President.”

Blu Radio Colombia

“el presidente Gustavo Petro firmó una directiva presidencial que deja claro que de ahora en adelante la vocería principal y oficial del gobierno nacional sólo podrá ser ejercida por el mandatario”

Blu Radio Colombia

“el mandatario colombiano Gustavo Petro firmó una nueva directiva que ordena a ministros y directores de departamentos evitar declaraciones en medios de comunicación sin la autorización directa del mandatario.”

Caracol Radio

“y el propio presidente Gustavo Petro denunció intento de soborno dirigido al”

Blu Radio Colombia

“la vocería principal y oficial del gobierno será ejercida por el presidente de la república, quien será el encargado de fijar las posiciones oficiales sobre asuntos estratégicos, políticos, económicos, sociales e internacionales.”

Caracol Radio Colombia

“el presidente Petro ordenó a través de una comunicación de tres páginas... centralizar la vocería del gobierno en su despacho.”

Caracol Radio

“justo después de esta comunicación en la que el presidente centraliza las comunicaciones en su propia persona. Sólo él puede hablar, salvo que él expresamente autorice a algún otro funcionario.”

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