Colombia's outgoing President, Gustavo Petro, has once again alleged that the country's June presidential election was manipulated, just days before handing over power to President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.
Speaking at a press conference in Bogotá, Petro claimed that thousands of vote tally sheets were altered after being transmitted to the national election agency. He also alleged that the election lacked transparency and suggested that foreign actors influenced the process.
However, Colombia's electoral authorities and international election observers have rejected the allegations, maintaining that the election was free and fair. Official results declared Abelardo de la Espriella the winner by approximately 250,000 votes over Petro-backed candidate Iván Cepeda.
De la Espriella is scheduled to be sworn into office on Friday. Political analysts warn that Petro's continued claims could deepen political divisions and undermine confidence in the incoming administration.
Petro, Colombia's first left-wing president, is constitutionally barred from seeking a second consecutive term. In his remarks, he described the incoming government as "illegitimate" and called on supporters to remain vigilant.
The outgoing president's final months in office have also been marked by tense relations with the United States, including repeated public disagreements with President Donald Trump.
Despite Petro's accusations, there is no official evidence supporting claims of widespread electoral fraud, and the country's certified election results remain in effect.
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