Alfredo Saade
ColombiapoliticianMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Alfredo Saade is a controversial pastor known for his close ties to Colombia's Pacto Histórico political movement. Recently, he has been appointed as the new chief of staff for President Gustavo Petro, a decision that has sparked discussions about his influence and the implications of his role in the administration. His professional background and the publication of his resume for the presidential candidates have brought him into the spotlight, with Interior Minister Armando Benedetti expressing support for Saade's qualifications and character.
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Alfredo Saade was suspended as ambassador to Brazil for alleged improper participation in politics.
Procuraduría suspendió provisionalmente a Carlos Carrillo, director de la UNGRD, por presunta participación indebida en políticaColombia· 2026-06-02
Alfredo Saade, the ambassador of Colombia in Brazil, was provisionally suspended by the Procuraduría for alleged improper participation in politics during the elections.
Procuraduría suspende a Alfredo Saade, embajador de Colombia en Brasil, por presunta participación indebida en política en medio de las eleccionesColombia· 2026-06-02
Alfredo Saade was the controversial former chief of staff who was removed from his position.
¿Quién es José Raúl Moreno, el jefe de Despacho del Gobierno que posesionó el presidente Petro este 24 de diciembre?Colombia· 2025-12-25
Alfredo Saade was the previous chief of staff before José Raúl Moreno took over.
José Raúl Moreno tomó posesión como jefe de Despacho del presidente Gustavo PetroColombia· 2025-12-25
Alfredo Saade is also being investigated in connection with the passport scandal.
el excanciller Álvaro Leyva se declaró inocente del delito imputado por la FiscalíaColombia· 2025-12-09
Alfredo Saade is the former chief of staff who was suspended during the investigation into the passport case.
Comisión de Acusaciones abrió investigación preliminar contra el presidente Gustavo Petro por caso pasaportesColombia· 2025-11-23
Alfredo Saade is a presidential candidate who is framing the passport issue as a conflict between the Procuraduría and the Casa de Nariño.
los procesos calientes en manos de la Procuraduría GeneralColombia· 2025-10-19
Alfredo Saade was one of the precandidates in the internal consultation of the Pacto Histórico.
Las cuentas de la Corte para compulsar copias contra el Presidente por presunta violación de topes en la campaña a la consultaColombia· 2025-10-08
Alfredo Saade, the former chief of staff of President Petro, had to explain his presence at a pro-Palestinian mobilization.
Lo que hay detrás del regreso de violentas protestas en Bogotá, Medellín y Cali, ahora contra propiedad privada a meses de las eleccionesColombia· 2025-10-05
Alfredo Saade is a former chief of staff who blamed Benedetti for his dismissal.
episodio de fuego amigo amenaza estabilidad del gabinete del presidente PetroColombia· 2025-10-01
Alfredo Saade is a former official who was suspended and blamed Armando Benedetti for his removal.
así han sido las guerras internas en la Casa de NariñoColombia· 2025-10-01
Alfredo Saade is the former head of the office who is being investigated for alleged misconduct related to passport contracts.
Presidencia publicó hoja de vida para el cargoColombia· 2025-09-12Alfredo Saade was removed from the government by President Petro.
Presidente Gustavo Petro se decide por la radicalización y la ruptura con el Congreso tras la derrota en la elección de Carlos CamargoColombia· 2025-09-10
Alfredo Saade is involved in a controversy regarding his businesses and the taxation of churches.
'Por personas como Alfredo Saade y sus negocios es que tanta gente quiere ponerle impuestos a las iglesias'Colombia· 2025-09-08
Alfredo Saade is mentioned as a controversial figure in the context of potential political maneuvers.
Los cambios que vienen para el gabinete de Gustavo Petro tras la derrota en la elección de Carlos Camargo: ¿Habrá nuevo de enfoque?Colombia· 2025-09-07
Alfredo Saade is involved in a controversy regarding alleged pressures and influence trafficking for contracts at the Dian.
Hablan los dueños de la empresa a la que Alfredo Saade estaba pidiendo que le entregaran millonario contrato en la DianColombia· 2025-09-06
Alfredo Saade aimed to give the National Printing Office the responsibility for the documents starting in September.
¿hasta cuándo irá y cuánto cuesta?Colombia· 2025-08-28Alfredo Saade is under investigation for allegedly giving instructions to slow down passport production.
Thomas Greg acaba de firmar contrato de elaboración de pasaportes que se extenderá hasta abril de 2026Colombia· 2025-08-28
Alfredo Saade was involved in the controversy that led to Laura Sarabia's resignation.
la cuarta persona en lo que va de GobiernoColombia· 2025-08-27
Alfredo Saade's appointment as Colombia's ambassador to Brazil is in doubt due to his recent suspension as chief of presidential staff.
¿no hay beneplácito del gobierno de Lula Da Silva?Colombia· 2025-08-25
Alfredo Saade is involved in a dispute regarding the re-election of President Gustavo Petro.
Alfredo Saade y el duro cruce con Roy Barreras por llamado a reelección de Gustavo PetroColombia· 2025-08-24Alfredo Saade was officially suspended from his position as chief of staff to President Gustavo Petro due to possible overreach in his duties.
Salida de Alfredo Saade del gabinete y su suspensión desnudan nuevo episodio de fuego amigo en el gobierno de Gustavo PetroColombia· 2025-08-20
Alfredo Saade reacted strongly to a three-month sanction imposed by the Procuraduría regarding the passport case.
'No tengo nada que ver'Colombia· 2025-08-20Alfredo Saade was suspended from his position while investigations are conducted regarding his management of passport issues.
Ministro Benedetti responde a señalamientos de Alfredo Saade por supuesta relación con suspensión ordenada por la Procuraduría: ‘Nada tengo que ver’Colombia· 2025-08-20Alfredo Saade was suspended for three months due to alleged irregularities in a passport scandal.
Procuraduría suspende por tres meses al pastor Alfredo Saade por el escándalo de pasaportesColombia· 2025-08-20
Alfredo Saade, exjefe de despacho del gobierno Petro, fue suspendido por la Procuraduría.
los explosivos testimonios de funcionarios de la Cancillería contra Saade en expediente de la ProcuraduríaColombia· 2025-08-18
Alfredo Saade, exjefe de despacho del gobierno Petro, fue suspendido por la Procuraduría.
los explosivos testimonios de funcionarios de la Cancillería contra Saade en expediente de la ProcuraduríaColombia· 2025-08-18Alfredo Saade was a controversial and powerful official in President Gustavo Petro's government.
esta es la suspensión de la Procuraduría que aceleró salida de Alfredo Saade de PalacioColombia· 2025-08-17
Alfredo Saade made a controversial comparison regarding political violence in the wake of Miguel Uribe's assassination.
El impacto en la contienda electoral tras el crimen del senador y precandidato presidencial Miguel Uribe TurbayColombia· 2025-08-12
Alfredo Saade expressed complete support for Nicolás Maduro's proposal, calling it 'the beginning of a dream'.
Nicolás Maduro, señalado por EE. UU. de narcoterrorista, habla de 'unir las fuerzas militares de Colombia y Venezuela' en la fronteraColombia· 2025-08-12