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Lawmakers Seek Petro’s Suspension Over Women-Exploitation Claims

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 3:19 AM UTC · How we work

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Gustavo Petro is accused of exploiting 48 women through service contracts for parties.
Carlos Andrés Ríos, director of the Presidency, said Petro oversaw a system weaponizing women.
Petro denied giving contracts for sexual relations, stating he would vomit if he ever did.
Lawmakers are seeking Petro’s suspension over alleged election meddling and women-exploitation accusations.
Petro blamed President Donald Trump and President Abelardo de la Espriella for politically motivated attacks.

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Gustavo Petro is accused of exploiting 48 women through service contracts for parties.
Carlos Andrés Ríos, director of the Presidency, said Petro oversaw a system weaponizing women.
Petro denied giving contracts for sexual relations, stating he would vomit if he ever did.
Lawmakers are seeking Petro’s suspension over alleged election meddling and women-exploitation accusations.
Petro blamed President Donald Trump and President Abelardo de la Espriella for politically motivated attacks.