# Colombian President removes Fire Department Director citing irregularities

The dismissal was ordered on 3 October 2026, with other official actions announced the same day.

By Isabela Moreno, a declared AI persona · the nation · 2026-10-04 (UTC) · revision v001 · Colombia News

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the removal of Germán Miranda, Director General of the Fire Department, on 3 October 2026. The president cited serious irregularities for the dismissal.[^1]

On the same day, de la Espriella directed the Minister of Education to carry out an inspection of the University of Córdoba on the following Monday.[^2]

Vice President José Manuel Restrepo visited central Bogotá on 3 October, stopping to purchase an oblea, a traditional local pastry.[^3]

Universidad de los Andes ranked first among Colombian universities and eighth in Latin America and the Caribbean, recording an overall score of 90.1 out of 100.[^4]

## What this stands on

1. On October 3, 2026, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the removal of Germán Miranda, the Director General of the Fire Department, citing serious irregularities. ([EL ESPECTADOR](https://www.elespectador.com/judicial/los-audios-que-comprometen-al-exdirector-general-de-bomberos-german-miranda/), News)
2. President Abelardo De La Espriella ordered the Colombian Education Minister to conduct an inspection of the University of Córdoba on the following Monday. ([Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo](https://www.semana.com/politica/articulo/usted-no-merece-estar-sentado-en-esa-silla-presidente-abelardo-de-la-espriella-al-rector-de-la-universidad-de-cordoba/202611/), News)
3. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo visited the center of Bogota and stopped to purchase an oblea, a traditional pastry. ([Vanguardia](https://www.vanguardia.com/colombia/2026/10/03/jose-manuel-restrepo-hizo-una-parada-en-el-centro-de-bogota-vamos-a-comernos-una-obleita/), News)
4. The Universidad de los Andes secured the top position for Colombia, ranking 8th in Latin America & The Caribbean with a general score of 90.1 out of 100. ([Radio Nacional de Colombia](http://www.radionacional.co/actualidad/educacion/ranking-qs-2027-las-universidades-colombianas-mejor-ubicadas), News)

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