In the midst of what for a sector of the country was the uncertainty of his whereabouts, of which there was no knowledge, the President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro, arrived on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Paipa Military Club (Boyacá): headquarters of the Council of Ministers in which he will discuss with his cabinet the next steps of his Government, and which coincided with the repercussions generated by the April 21 mobilizations in the national territory, by the opposition sectors.
The head of state landed in the municipality where this type of conclave is taking place 24 hours after it began, which generated some suspicion not only among some media outlets, which questioned his whereabouts, but also among his political opponents, who They did not hesitate to launch batteries against the ruler. Above all, after learning about some images that before their arrival, the person who chaired the meeting was Laura Sarabia, director of Dapre.
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In the midst of a strong security device, wearing his now traditional cap and white clothing and an effusive welcome from Sarabia, the head of state appeared at the site, where they were approached, according to the report sent by the Presidency. , about nine major conclusions, related to the management indicators in each of the Executive departmentsin addition to social issues that are a priority for the president.
But, just as Petro was the subject of comments, the Vice President of the Republic, Francia Márquez, did not stay with the rest of the participants in this meeting, but rather would have stayed in a hotel near the meeting point, since her plan of Security generated movements on the morning of Sunday, April 28, outside the Paipa Military Club, where the head of state was expected.
According to Petro’s office, during the conference held in Boyacá territory, the team of ministers made themselves known. both the advances and the evolution and what were called the great challenges of the state program. In turn, the tasks entrusted to the National Planning Department (DNP) related to the measurement mechanisms regarding the execution and priorities of each of the Government agencies.
And in this meeting it seems that there was a “pull on the wrist” of the ministers, since among the conclusions the need to strengthen, according to the Presidency, “communication about the progress and achievements of the National Government” was highlighted. And not only that: report on time and periodically upload the budget execution of each office, which must relate the use of assigned resources by the ministries and directorates.
In turn, it was highlighted in the event document, which is close to ending, the importance of moving from an extractive economy to a productive one: this at the request of the Ministry of Finance, to “promote the strategic sectors of the economy” and the urgency, as expressed by its owner, Ricardo Bonilla, to restructure the productive model in Colombia, in which dependence on oil production decreases. .
Likewise, as summarized, There is a concern in the Executive to strengthen what would be citizen participation in the determinations of the State, for which a call was made to allow the connection “both in neighborhoods of large cities and in rural areas of the country.” Just as it was given priority in the review of the 2025 budget and tasks were left for each of the ministries, with specific dates.
