Rodrigo Lara has been appointed as the Minister of the Interior by Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella. This marks the first cabinet selection announced by the incoming administration. Lara previously served as a Senator representing the Cambio Radical political party. The appointment signals a key position filled ahead of the new government’s inauguration. Details regarding the broader cabinet composition remain forthcoming. This initial selection offers insight into the president-elect’s governing approach and priorities. The announcement was first reported by La Silla Vacía, a Colombian news outlet.