Colombian legislators are currently evaluating a motion that would see President Gustavo Petro temporarily removed from office. This consideration comes in light of an investigation into allegations that Petro exerted undue influence in the presidential election process.
On Wednesday, Gloria Arizabaleta, who leads Colombia’s Commission of Investigation and Accusation, submitted a formal request to have Petro suspended until June 21. This motion was detailed in a document released by the commission.
The call for suspension is linked to an ongoing investigation into claims that Petro engaged in inappropriate political activities during the election campaign. The allegations are characterized as “extremely serious or serious” in nature.
President Petro, whose term is due to conclude in August, is accused of participating in the election campaign of leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda. Cepeda is a member of Petro’s Pacto Historico coalition.
Meanwhile, Ivan Cepeda is gearing up to compete against conservative lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella in a runoff election scheduled for June 21.
