Colombian Inspector General Demands Nullification of Controversial Passport Contract

The Office of the Inspector General of Colombia has called for the annulment of a controversial passport contract with the Mint (facility) in Portugal, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

• The Office of the Inspector General of Colombia filed a request with the Tribunal Administrativo de Cundinamarca to declare the passport contract with the Mint (facility) in Portugal null and void.
• This contract, which involves the production of Colombian passports, has faced scrutiny for its lack of transparency and potential irregularities in the procurement process.
• The demand for annulment reflects ongoing tensions within Colombia regarding governmental oversight and the management of state contracts, particularly in the context of international partnerships.