The board of directors of Colpensions officially designated Diego Urrego as the new interim president in a unanimous decision. ^[1] Diego Urrego was appointed as the interim president of Colpensiones (Administradora Colombiana de Pensiones) on a Tuesday. ^[2] The Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled that the funeral aid benefit within the pension system will remain in effect starting in 2027. ^[3] Minister of Labor Natalia López Fuentes presided over the extraordinary session as a direct delegate of President Abelardo De La Espriella. ^[4] The appointment of Diego Urrego was confirmed through the official channels of the Ministry of Labor. ^[5] Colpensiones must now implement the pension reform approved by the Constitutional Court under the new leadership. ^[6] Diego Urrego will lead the administrator responsible for paying pensions to millions of Colombians until a permanent president is named. ^[7] The court clarified that the new pension reform will not eliminate the funeral aid benefit despite changes to the pension rules. ^[8] The funeral aid is an economic recognition for individuals who demonstrate they have covered the funeral costs of a deceased affiliate or pensioner. ^[9] Diego Urrego's appointment guarantees operational and administrative continuity for Colpensions while the government advances pension protection policies. ^[10] Diego Urrego has completed a specialization and a master's degree in Administrative Law. ^[11] Diego Urrego holds professional studies in Law. ^[12]