The Colombian Comptroller General’s Office has reactivated a merit-based competition following an order from judges. The competition had been halted after the earthquake, with the office citing an inability to ensure equal conditions for remaining candidates. This decision reverses the previous suspension, responding directly to the judicial mandate. The Comptroller General initially paused the process due to disruptions caused by the natural disaster. The reinstatement signifies a return to standard procedures as conditions stabilize. This move aims to finalize the selection process and fill vacant positions through a transparent, merit-based system within Colombia. The story was originally reported by *La Silla Vacía*.