Colombia’s Foreign Minister has stepped down amid anti-government protests in the country that turned violent.
Claudia Blum did not give a reason for her resignation in a Thursday video message marking the end of her time as foreign minister.
Media reports, however, cited criticism of her crisis management as reason for her action.
Deputy minister Adriana Mejia would be her successor, according to the reports.
Colombia has seen protests for the past two weeks, including some that turned into rioting.
At least 42 people died during the protests and 168 people are missing, according to the latest figures from the national ombudsman’s office.
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