Colombian Senator Roy Barreras has announced his departure from both politics and his medical career. The announcement was made via a post on social media, signaling a shift in focus for the veteran politician. Barreras plans to dedicate his time to literature following his retirement. This decision marks the end of a significant chapter in Barreras’s public life, which has spanned both the fields of medicine and Colombian politics. The news was initially reported by *La Silla Vacía*. Further details regarding Barreras’s literary endeavors have not yet been disclosed, but his announcement confirms a complete withdrawal from his previous professional commitments.