Colombia's interior minister has resigned as a political crisis shakes the government of President Gustavo Petro, following his decision to appoint a controversial politician as chief of staff.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla, has recently made headlines for his outspoken stance against U.S. policies, particularly in a public spat with President Donald Trump.

Colombia's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Sunday she has informed President Gustavo Petro of her resignation from the post. "I have submitted my letter of resignation to President Gustavo Petro,

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has requested the resignation of his government's cabinet members, he said in a post on social media on Sunday. "There will be some changes in the cabinet to achieve a greater compliance with the program mandated by the people,

Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked members of his Cabinet to resign on Sunday. The demand came after he criticized the Cabinet for its underwhelming performance for five straight hours on national television on Tuesday.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has requested his cabinet members to resign ahead of a government reshuffle, he announced on social media Sunday. The move follows the resignation of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad,