Lara Restrepo

Lara Restrepo, a prominent Colombian politician and member of the right-wing party Cambio Radical, was recently appointed as the Minister of the Interior by the newly elected president Abelardo de la Espriella. The son of the assassinated Minister of Justice Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, Restrepo has a notable political background, having served as a representative in the House from 2014 to 2018 and as a senator from 2018 to 2022. He has been recognized for his unwavering commitment to his country, legislative contributions, and efforts to combat corruption, as emphasized by de la Espriella during the transition announcement.