Games-Colombian sports minister under investigation after Barranquilla stripped of 2027 Pan Am Games


(Reuters) - Colombian authorities on Tuesday opened an investigation into the country's sports minister Astrid Rodriguez after Barranquilla was stripped of the 2027 Pan Am games hosting rights earlier this month.

Colombia's Inspector General's Office (PGN) is investigating Rodriguez for an alleged neglect of duties that led to the decision to remove Barranquilla following what governing body Panam Sports said were "several breaches" of the host city contract.

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