Gustavo Petro's government issued Presidential Directive No. 03 on April 23, 2026, to unify executive communications. The president will hold the principal spokesperson role, with ministers restricted to their portfolios upon prior authorization. The directive aims for coherence and discipline in public messaging.
The Presidency issued Presidential Directive No. 03 on April 23, 2026, setting guidelines for government spokespersons. Signed by President Gustavo Petro, the document emphasizes principles of message unity, institutional coherence, and responsibility to enhance transparency.
The directive states that the president holds the principal official spokesperson role, setting positions on strategic, political, economic, social, and international matters. Ministers may speak only on their portfolios, with prior presidential authorization and alignment to government guidelines.
Directors, managers, and entity presidents are restricted to their areas of competence, avoiding national policy or strategy topics. Issued amid debates over divergent executive messages, it seeks a more cohesive public image.
Government entities must implement these guidelines soon, adjusting their communication strategies accordingly.
