Petro to Give Farewell Speech Amid Colombia Transfer-of-Power Tensions
Petro urged supporters to rally for his social reforms as lawmakers prepare for a tense transfer of power after one of Colombia’s closest elections.
- On Monday, July 20, Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a "general mobilisation" in Bogota during Independence Day, while military leaders left the stage before his farewell speech, an action The Ministry confirmed was prearranged to maintain political neutrality.
- Tensions persist following last month's disputed presidential election, which President-elect Abelardo narrowly won; Petro claimed the vote was marred by foreign interference, allegations that Inspector General Gregorio Eljach and international observers dismissed.
- President-Elect Abelardo accused Petro of plotting a "coup" to stop him from taking office, though he provided no evidence, while the military under General Hugo reaffirmed its duty to uphold the Constitution.
- Petro confirmed he will not attend the August 7 inauguration, rejecting Abelardo's plan to hold the ceremony at a military base, while Abelardo prepares to restore ties with Israel and withdraw support for South Africa's genocide case.
- Vowing "no leniency," Abelardo described Petro's calls for civil disobedience as "nothing more than & urban terrorism," as the transition remains strained ahead of the power transfer.
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Colombia Military Petro Exit Was Prearranged, Not Protest
The departure of Colombia's military command before President Gustavo Petro's farewell speech was a prearranged protocol, not a protest, officials confirmed. The post Colombia Military Petro Exit Was Prearranged, Not Protest appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petro prepares his farewell of the Colombian people with speech on Independence Day
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who will hand over power to Abelardo de la Espriella on August 7, described the Espriella government's promise to re-establish relations with Israel as an "insult to national honor" and stated that he does not recognize the election results. Petro accused Espriella of applauding the Holocaust and vowed strong opposition in the streets.
(EFE).- The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, will star this Monday in his last mass bath when he presides the military parade for Independence Day, 18 days before his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, assumes as head of state for the period 2026-2030. «On July 20, President Gustavo Petro will pronounce [...] The Petro entrance bid farewell to the Colombian people with speech on Independence Day (+video) was first published in ALnavío.
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