Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, Close Petro Ally, Resigns Amid Passport Contract Controversy as Third Foreign Minister to Quit

Laura Sarabia, Colombia's foreign minister and a close ally of President Gustavo Petro, resigned from her position on July 3, 2025, citing disagreements with recent government decisions. Sarabia's departure follows a dispute over the handling of a passport issuance contract, which has caused uncertainty and controversy within the Colombian government. Her resignation marks the third change in the foreign ministry during Petro's administration, which has seen a total of 54 cabinet changes. Sarabia, who had previously served as Petro's chief of staff and was considered one of his most trusted aides, expressed in her resignation letter that she could not support certain decisions made in recent days.

President Petro accepted her resignation and wished her well. The resignation comes amid broader political tensions, including a diplomatic conflict with the United States and ongoing challenges in Colombia's foreign policy. Observers and former officials have noted the potential risks this instability poses to Colombia's international relations.