COJorge Laverde has begun his role as Colombia's new Comptroller General, replacing Carlos Hernán Rodríguez. Elected by the full Congress with 269 votes, Laverde took office on August 25 in La Dorada, Caldas, in the presence of President Abelardo De La Espriella. He outlined three main priorities for his tenure: decentralizing the Comptroller's Office to monitor resources in neglected regions, implementing preventive controls using digital tools and artificial intelligence, and addressing unfinished infrastructure projects through citizen oversight. Laverde emphasized combating 'white elephants', unused public works such as unopened schools and unused health centers, and pledged to focus on prevention, technology, and decentralization. President De La Espriella praised Laverde’s career and urged him to protect public funds without compromise. Laverde’s term will last until 2030, after which the Congress will elect his successor.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Laverde's appointment and stated priorities in a neutral tone, quoting his own words and those of President De La Espriella without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on policy goals like anti-corruption, decentralization, and technological modernization, which are
