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What are the immediate implications of appointing Alfredo Saade Vergel as the presidential chief of staff, given his controversial past and outspoken views?

Alfredo Saade Vergel, a controversial figure among Colombian President Gustavo Petro's allies, has been appointed as the new presidential chief of staff. His appointment, announced Wednesday, follows a previous failed attempt to lead a government initiative in La Guajira, which was struck down by the Constitutional Court. Saade's past political affiliations include the Centro Democrático party, and he previously ran unsuccessfully for vice president in 2022.