Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of interfering in Colombia’s upcoming presidential election and supporting what he called “narco-traffickers” to succeed him.
Petro made the remarks after Trump publicly backed right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who came first in the initial round of voting and is now heading into a runoff against Senator Iván Cepeda on June 21.
De la Espriella, a prominent lawyer, has faced scrutiny over past legal representation of clients linked to paramilitary groups and other controversial figures. He is also supported by former President Álvaro Uribe, a divisive political figure in Colombia due to long-standing allegations related to Colombia’s internal conflict.
Petro said the United States was aligning itself with individuals connected to criminal networks and criticized Washington for what he described as contradictory anti-drug policies. He also accused Trump of breaking a previous agreement not to interfere in Colombia’s electoral process.
The dispute comes amid broader tensions between Washington and several Latin American governments, with disagreements over drug policy, security operations, and political influence in the region.
The U.S. government has not officially responded to Petro’s latest allegations.
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