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Representative Alejandro Toro proposes motion of censure against Housing Minister Jaime Andrés Beltrán for his actions during the earthquake emergency.

Representative Alejandro Toro announced a motion of censure against Housing Minister Jaime Andrés Beltrán to hold him politically accountable for his performance during the recent earthquake emergency. The move follows the release of images and videos showing Jaime Andrés Beltrán allegedly performing recreational activities in Santa Marta while thousands of Colombians faced severe housing and infrastructure damage. Representative Toro stated that the motion aims to establish whether the minister was fully exercising his duties or if there was a neglect of responsibilities during the crisis. The motion will require Jaime Andrés Beltrán to explain his location, decisions, and instructions during the first days of the emergency. Critics, including Representative Paola Andrea Quiñones D’Haro and Senator Jennifer Pedraza, have called for his resignation, questioning his presence on the coast while the nation faced a tragedy. The Housing Ministry is currently overseeing the reconstruction of 25,000 homes, with an estimated investment of 350 million pesos. President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested a plan to involve private companies in the reconstruction process.

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