Colombia's Petro faces mistreatment accusation from ex-official, threatens legal action
Angie Rodriguez, the manager of Colombia's Adaptation Fund and a former director in the presidency's administrative department, has publicly accused President Gustavo Petro of mistreating her while she worked in his government. Petro called the accusations 'slanderous' and said he will pursue criminal action against her. The dispute comes just ten days before Petro hands power to president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.
Angie Rodriguez, manager of Colombia's Adaptation Fund and a former director at the presidency's administrative department, publicly accused President Gustavo Petro of mistreating her during her time in government, in remarks made to a local radio station.
Petro responded that Rodriguez's claims were 'slanderous' and announced he would pursue criminal action against her. Neither side has released further details of the specific incidents Rodriguez says took place.
The exchange comes just ten days before Petro is set to hand over power to president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, adding a contentious note to the final stretch of his term. It remains unclear whether the dispute will affect the transition process.
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