Colombia probes ex-president Petro over sex scandal – top court

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia’s leftist former President Gustavo Petro is facing an investigation after a woman accused him of trading sexual favors for government contracts while in office, the Supreme Court chief said Saturday. Petro leads the opposition to President Abelardo de la Espriella and previously served as president from 2022 until August of this year.

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