Official announcements or proceedings from the Colombian Congress

Colombia Opens Investigation into President Petro's Campaign Financing Amid Coup Claims

Oct 8, 2024, 10:07 PM

Colombia's National Electoral Council has opened an investigation into President Gustavo Petro's 2022 campaign financing. The investigation focuses on alleged breaches of financing limits during his presidential campaign. Petro has claimed that the investigation is part of a coup attempt against him. The council's decision follows a vote by magistrates to look into the matter. This development is part of broader concerns about campaign financing regulations in Colombia.