Colombia: official accuses Petro of mistreatment and the president announces legal action against her

The manager of Colombia's Adaptation Fund and former director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE), Angie Rodríguez, publicly accused President Gustavo Petro of subjecting her to mistreatment during her time in government, in remarks to a local radio station.

The president responded that the claims are “slanderous” and announced he will pursue criminal action.

The exchange comes ten days before the handover of power to president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. ...