Breaking News: Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro is accused of orchestrating a system to exploit women for sexual favors at presidential parties.
Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces allegations of running a network to exploit dozens of women during his time in office. Carlos Andrés Ríos, director of Colombia’s Administrative Department of the Presidency, claims Petro oversaw a system using public service contracts to facilitate intimate relationships with women, effectively “weaponizing” them. The allegations centre on the recruitment of 48 women for parties held at the presidential palace.
Ríos stated the Casa de Nariño – the presidential palace in Bogotá – was “set up… to party there every single day, bring in women.” He alleged this involved offering public salaries in exchange for sexual relationships. Petro vehemently denies the claims, stating he “would vomit” if he had ever engaged in such behaviour. He acknowledges funding programs to support vulnerable women, including sex workers, but insists this is distinct from exchanging contracts for sexual favours. Petro also revealed past visits to establishments offering sex work, which he now regrets.
The accusations coincide with wider criticism regarding Petro’s handling of public funds and alleged connections to drug trafficking. He dismissed the allegations as politically motivated attacks from figures including former US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who he claims have failed to present any evidence of wrongdoing. Trump himself publicly called on Petro to “watch his a–.”
The US State Department is monitoring the situation as broader unrest unfolds in Europe, while also separately investigating alleged ties between Petro and Venezuelan drug trafficking.
What Happens Next: The Colombian government is expected to continue investigating the claims made by Ríos, with a focus on reviewing financial records and interviewing potential witnesses.
Sources: Fox News, The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post.
