Former Senate president, Roy Barreraswho bid farewell to Congress today, Tuesday, will be Colombia’s new ambassador to the UKone of the most desired diplomatic positions by the National Government.

Information released by W Radio states that Barreras will take up his new position in the coming days after saying goodbye to his colleagues in Congress today.

Barreras confirmed that he would leave office following the decision of the Council of State to annul his election due to double militancy.

Many analysts believe that Barreras could remain in the country to face new electoral challenges. He is president of La Fuerza de la Paz, a community where he wants to implement policies that are far from extremes and are central.

The goal is to continue to be a part of Historical Pact and present their candidates at regionals in October. In fact, there are several names that have received support ahead of the election.

In a press conference he gave in the Capitol, he reported the decision, but also used the opportunity to emphasize that he was not running as a candidate for Mayor of Bogotá or as a minister under President Gustavo Petro.

“Thank you very much for your patience over these years. This is my last official statement as president of the Colombian Congress. Next Thursday, the day after tomorrow, the decision of the Council of State becomes firm,” he began his speech. .

“I have prepared my whole life to help build a country based on national issues and advance peace,” he said, and said he would not run for popularly elected office in October.

Likewise, he refused to become a minister under President Gustavo Petro. “They didn’t offer me and I don’t aspire to be offered either. “I am ready to serve the country after I recover,” he explained.

He said that for now his priority is his health and he will dedicate the next few months to recovering from the cancer he is suffering from. However, according to La W, he will now pack his bags to represent Colombia in one of the most important missions.

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