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Colombia defence minister quits amid firestorm over deaths

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Last Updated : Nov 07 2019 | 11:15 AM IST

Colombia's defence minister resigned Wednesday after coming under fire for failing to disclose the deaths of several minors in a military operation against dissidents belonging to the nation's once largest guerilla.

Guillermo Botero submitted a resignation letter to President Ivan Duque, touting his achievements in reducing crime while stating that the current "political circumstances" had compelled him to step down.

"I've accepted the resignation," Duque announced on Twitter. "I want to thank him for his commitment, sacrifice and leadership."
"I'm convinced the minister withheld information not just from Colombians but from the president," Barreras said Wednesday. "This is a wake-up call for the government, demanding they redirect the national agenda."

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First Published: Nov 07 2019 | 11:15 AM IST

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