Colombia’s President Petro in Hot Water over ‘Heil Hitler’ Tweet
The post drew more than 20 million views and linked to an El Espectador opinion piece amid a runoff campaign shaped by accusations of fascism.
- On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted "Heil Hitler" on X, linking an *El Espectador* opinion column by Felipe Zuleta Lleras that criticized the president and advocated for hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
- Petro, who has repeatedly warned that political opposition embraces "fascist" ideas, claimed the column's support for de la Espriella sought to dismantle the 1991 constitution and restore systems from 1886.
- Recent polling shows de la Espriella leading with 50.3 percent of the vote, while left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda trails with 42.6 percent ahead of the June 21 runoff election.
- Cuban-Born Republican Congressman Carlos A. Giménez reacted to the remark on X, calling it "repugnant," while social media users called for accountability regarding the Nazi comparison.
- The incident occurs amid strained U.S.-Colombia relations, following President Donald Trump's endorsement of de la Espriella, whom he described as an "intelligent, strong and tough leader.
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