Colombia Dapre Director Halts Contracts After 590% Increase Denounced

Carlos Ríos, director of Colombia's Administrative Department of the Presidency (Dapre), announced suspension of all contracting following denunciations of a 590% increase in contracts under the Petro government. Ríos stated he will not request a budget increase, signaling an internal corrective action amid political scrutiny. The move suggests an attempt to contain a growing scandal, though the full scope and political fallout remain uncertain.