Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler’

Colombian President condemned for ‘Heil Hitler’ post

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler.’

Latino lawmakers say no to Colombian president’s 'Heil Hitler' tweet

The pushback follows earlier condemnation of the inflammatory rhetoric by the Israeli Foreign Ministry alongside leading American Jewish organizations.

Outrage after Colombia’s president posts “Heil Hitler”

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparked a firestorm of criticism after posting the phrase “Heil Hitler” on social media during a heated political dispute ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff election. The remark drew swift condemnation from Israel and lawmakers across Latin America. Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon demanded an apology, calling the use of Nazi slogans a disgrace, while Israel’s Foreign Ministry described the post …

Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler’

Two dozen Latin American lawmakers condemned Petro’s comment, arguing that references to Naziism “must not become a rhetorical tool.”

Colombia's president Petro faces backlash over 'heil Hitler' post ahead of election

Rest of World News: As Colombia prepares for presidential elections on June 21, outgoing president Gustavo Petro has drawn criticism after posting “Heil Hitler” on social.