US EditionSon of Colombia's president arrested as part of money laundering probe
- Nicolas Petro, the eldest son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment. He was arrested alongside his ex-wife, who claimed that two individuals involved in drug trafficking gave her former spouse cash for the president's election campaign.
- The case has the potential to impact the Petro administration's pursuit of peace deals and reform agenda. While the ex-wife stated that the president was unaware of the transactions, the scandal could create obstacles for the government's plans.
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Son of Colombia's president is charged with money laundering
Son of Colombia's president is charged with money laundering The son of Colombia's president was charged Tuesday with money laundering and illicit enrichment at a hearing where prosecutors said he took thousands of dollars from drug traffickers and used it to buy luxurious homes and expensive cars.Nicolás Petro, 36, pleaded innocent to the charges, which have raised questions about the financing of President Gustavo Petro's 2022 presidential ca…
Son of Colombia's president is charged with money laundering
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The son of Colombia’s president has been charged with money laundering and illicit enrichment. Prosecutors at a hearing Tuesday said he took tens of thousands of dollar from drug traffickers and used the money to buy luxurious homes and expensive cars. Nicolas Petro, 36, pleaded innocent to the charges, which have also raised questions about the financing of President Gustavo Petro’s 2022…
Colombian president's son charged with money laundering
The son of Colombia’s president was charged Tuesday with money laundering and illicit enrichment at a hearing where prosecutors said he took thousands of dollars from drug traffickers and used it to buy luxurious homes and expensive cars. Nicolas Petro, 36, pleaded innocent to the charges, which have raised questions about the financing of President Gustavo Petro’s 2022 presidential campaign. This has exposed the leftist leader to attacks from o…
Son of Colombia's president is charged with money laundering
The son of Colombia’s president was charged Tuesday with money laundering and illicit enrichment at a hearing where prosecutors said he took thousands of dollars from drug traffickers and used it to buy luxurious homes and expensive cars.Nicolás Petro, 36, pleaded innocent to the charges, which have raised questions about the financing of President Gustavo Petro’s 2022 presidential campaign. But towards the end of the hearing he appeared to chan…
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