Colombian Ex-President Gustavo Petro Under Investigation for Sexual Scandal
The former Colombian president Gustavo Petro is under investigation by the Supreme Court over alleged sexual scandal during his presidency and time as a congressman. The accusation points to exchange of public contracts for sexual favors. Petro denies the allegations and claims political persecution.
Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under investigation for an alleged sex scandal that occurred during his presidency and while serving as a congressman. The information was confirmed on Saturday (7) by the President of the Supreme Court, Mauricio Lenis. The case reached the highest court in the country after a complaint filed with the Public Prosecutor’s Office by a woman who claims that she and thirty other people benefited from public contracts for maintaining a sexual relationship with Petro.
According to Lenis, "there are facts that correspond to the period in which he was a congressman and there are facts that correspond to the moment in which he was president." The magistrate explained that they will be disclosed "of all the facts denounced those that have criminal relevance and the corresponding responsibilities". The investigations are carried out in secrecy of justice, in conjunction with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Report gains momentum with viral video
In recent days, former public contractor Deicy Jiménez shared a video that went viral on social media. In the images, she appears with Petro after an alleged sexual encounter, hugging and kissing passionately. The dissemination of the material intensified the public debate on the case.
Jiménez’s complaint argues that the scheme involved the award of public contracts in exchange for sexual relations with the then president. The source did not detail the exact period of the facts or the values involved. The case remains under secrecy, and the authorities have not disclosed deadlines for completion.
Petro denies and speaks of persecution
The former president said he would answer to the judges on corruption charges. In a post on the social network X, he assured that he never used "a state contract to get favors from anyone". Petro also stated that the allegations are part of a plan orchestrated by his political detractors.
Petro currently leads the opposition to the government of his successor, right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella. He was a congressman for five terms between 1991 and 2022, before taking over the presidency. The former president’s defense has not publicly spoken about the case so far.
History of controversy with women
This is not the first time Petro’s conduct with women has been questioned. In the past, he called a group of journalists “mafia dolls,” which has drawn criticism from media entities and feminist movements. The episode reinforces the tone of the current accusations.
The daughters of the former president, Antonella and Sofía Petro, released a statement on Sunday asking that the complainant not be revictimized. The note does not fall under the merits of the accusations, but advocates a respectful treatment for all involved.
Investigation continues in secrecy
The Colombian Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to formally open a case against Petro. The preliminary investigation seeks to identify which reported facts have criminal relevance and the corresponding responsibilities. Secrecy prevents access to details such as the names of other beneficiaries or contract values.
Experts heard by the local press estimate that the case may have significant political unfoldings, given Petro’s prominence in the opposition. The source did not detail the court’s next steps. The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to follow the case and bring updates as new information is released.
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