Colombian minister’s Caribbean holiday amid quake crisis stokes fury
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Colombian Minister Jaime Andres Beltran faces intense political backlash after vacationing in the Caribbean during a critical earthquake emergency response period. The opposition party has initiated procedures to file a formal motion of no confidence against the minister, arguing that his absence during such a crucial national crisis demonstrates poor judgment and inadequate commitment to disaster management responsibilities.
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