De la Espriella to Cut 229 Government Posts, Eliminate Peace Commissioner Office

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced elimination of 229 administrative positions in the Presidency, projected to save roughly 10 billion pesos (~$3 million) annually, including the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace — the body that has run Petro's 'Total Peace' negotiations with armed groups. De la Espriella said the restructuring would 'turn the Presidency into an executive coordination center that is austere, efficient, and results-oriented,' redirecting funds toward programs with direct citizen impact. The move reflects his hard-line security platform and rejection of Total Peace, which he has argued let illegal armed groups strengthen themselves during years of negotiation.