State Council confirms legality of Armando Benedetti's appointment in the Ministry of Interior

Armando Benedetti, Minister of the Interior. Photo: Sergio Acero Yate

State Council confirms legality of Armando Benedetti's appointment in the Ministry of Interior

TL;DR

  • The State Council confirmed the legality of Armando Benedetti's appointment as Minister of the Interior.
  • The court rejected the nullity of his designation, confirming Decree 0245 of March 1, 2025.
  • The ruling stated that ineligibility regulations for congress members do not apply to ministers.
  • The Council's review was limited to the facts and norms presented in the lawsuit.
  • The Council ordered the Procurator General's Office to investigate Benedetti for alleged inappropriate remarks against Supreme Court magistrate Cristina Lombana.
  • The investigation will focus on Benedetti's conduct and potential violations of gender perspective and due diligence obligations.

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