JAKARTA - Colombian Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo died of COVID-19. The 69-year-old was later remembered as the guardian of democracy.
This is because his struggle led the Colombian government to fight against drug gangs and guerrillas.
Launching CNA, January 27, the Ministry of Defense revealed that Trujillo was reportedly infected with the virus from Wuhan. As a result, Trujillo received treatment at a hospital in Bogota since January 11.
Due to his deteriorating health, Trujillo was treated intensively for four days. In the end, the complications of COVID-19 that caused Trujillo's lung function to decline resulted in his death.
Gracias, amigo; gracias, compañero; gracias, Ministro; gracias, @CarlosHolmesTru. Su vida fue el reflejo más puro de vocación y servicio público. Con María Juliana, eg hijos y todo el Gabinete acompañamos a su familia en este momento tan doloroso para todos. pic.twitter.com/sdUGjxXCkz
- Iván Duque 🇨🇴 (@IvanDuque) January 26, 2021
The whole Colombian people dissolve in sadness. Colombian President Ivan Duque is one of them. Duque even immediately set three days of national mourning to commemorate Trujillo as a minister who has done a lot for Colombia.
"Thank you, friend. Thank you, colleague. Thank you, minister. Thank you @CarlosHolmesTru. ​​Your life is the purest reflection of public calling and service", Duque wrote on Twitter.
On the same note, the world leaders offer their condolences. Renowned Venezuelan politician Juan Guaido expressed his condolences by describing Trujillo as a staunch defender of democracy.
The United States (US) Embassy in Bogota also expressed its condolences. They feel they have lost their patriot figure. "A strong ally and an excellent partner on a mission to strengthen US-Colombia relations and make the two of them a safer country".
Meanwhile, the United Nations said in a statement that Trujillo's career was worthy of inspiration. Therefore, Trujillo has dedicated his career to great public service and leadership.
Previously, Trujillo, who was born in Cali, has served as a government official under six presidents since 1990. Trujillo has served as minister of interior and education and several times as ambassador. Not only that, but Trujillo also ran for president of Colombia in 2018. However, Trujillo failed.
So far Colombia has confirmed 2,027,746 cases of COVID-19 transmission. Among them, there were 51,747 deaths.
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