Colombian President Petro accuses ex-president Ríos of orchestrating corruption allegations

Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly accused former President Carlos Ríos of promoting corruption allegations against him, specifically claims of contracts exchanged for sexual favors. Petro's lawyer alleges Ríos is behind the testimonies, while Ríos denies and calls it an 'abuse of power'. This marks an escalation in a political confrontation between the two leaders, potentially destabilizing the current administration.

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