Colombia has endured generations of clientelism built on recommendations, family names and private access to public offices. Once Petro’s trusted director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE), she later moved to the Adaptation Fund amid internal tensions. Rodríguez told Blu Radio, in an interview reported by EFE, that she refused to appoint Guerrero because Guerrero lacked the required qualifications. EFE/ Mauricio DueñasThe Alleged Price of Presidential ProximityThe scandal sharpened after Semana alleged that Juliana Guerrero and her sister Verónica offered businesspeople help securing state contracts. A corruption allegation became a demonstration of presidential power over an accuser’s dignity.