Daniel Brice\u00f1o, an elected representative from the Democratic Center in Bogot\u00e1, has raised significant concerns regarding the financial activities of the Ministry of Equality ahead of its impending liquidation. In a recent post on his X account, Brice\u00f1o revealed that the ministry intends to finalize contracts and agreements totaling over 450 billion pesos<\/strong> before its dissolution, urging caution with the phrase, \u201cBe very careful, here you can lose a lot [plata].\u201d<\/p>\n This alert comes in the wake of President Gustavo Petro’s enactment of Decree 0626<\/strong> on June 19, 2026, which mandates the liquidation of the Ministry of Equality and Equity. The decree follows the Constitutional Court’s ruling that identified procedural flaws in Sentence C-161 of 2024<\/strong>, leading to Law 2281 of 2023 becoming unenforceable.<\/p>\n According to the hiring table shared by Brice\u00f1o, the total registered spending amounts to $469,548,712,431<\/strong> across 62 processes<\/strong>. The breakdown is alarming:<\/p>\n Awarded Contracts:<\/strong> 38 processes totaling $430,022,819,112<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Ongoing Processes:<\/strong> 16 totaling $25,668,708,848<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Failed Declarations and Other Issues:<\/strong> Six processes totaling $10,159,268,850<\/strong> and several others with discrepancies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The urgency of Brice\u00f1o’s warning is underscored by the expiration of Congress’s deadline to pass a corrective law by June 19, 2026, which left the Ministry of Equality without a legal framework to continue operating. Despite government attempts to push for extraordinary sessions, resistance in the legislature led to the abandonment of the proposal.<\/p>\n Criticism surrounding the ministry has intensified, with Senator Carlos Fernando Motoa<\/strong> representing the opposition’s viewpoint that the ministry epitomizes the challenges of Petro’s administration, highlighting issues such as \u201cimprovisation, corruption, and failure to meet goals.\u201d Such criticisms have fostered a politically isolating atmosphere, further jeopardizing the future of the Ministry of Equality.<\/p>\n Initially led by Vice President Francia M\u00e1rquez<\/strong>, the Ministry of Equality’s operations are now being concluded after a brief three-year stint. Following the formalization of the liquidation on June 23, 2026, discontent among ministry employees led to protests in Bogot\u00e1 as they were instructed to surrender their duties.<\/p>\n The decree indicates that the liquidation process will span at least one year, with potential extensions, and the ministry’s functions will be reassigned to various state entities, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to equality and equity issues.<\/p>\n The cautionary remarks by Daniel Brice\u00f1o highlight the palpable tension and skepticism surrounding the Ministry of Equality’s spending practices just before its dissolution. As the government transitions through this period of liquidation, questions linger about the implications for public trust and the effectiveness of ongoing equality initiatives in Colombia.<\/p>\nFinancial Breakdown of Contracts<\/h3>\n
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Legislative Context and Criticism<\/h3>\n
The Future of the Ministry<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n