LatinNews Daily - 06 July 2026

COLOMBIA: Tensions rise between Petro and De la Espriella before transition

Main Briefing by Anna Grace 06 July 2026 Modified: 06 July 2026 1179 views

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On 5 July Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro said he would sue his critics for alleged slander once he leaves office, after Carlos Alonso Lucio, the head of the transition team of far-right President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, said that Petro should face criminal charges.

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