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Montevideo, July 26th 2025 - 07:51 UTC

Tag: Álvaro Leyva

  • Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 10:13 UTC

    Petro accuses former FM of plotting to overthrow him

    The legal action stems from leaked audio recordings in which Leyva allegedly discusses strategies to oust the president, including seeking “external support” from a foreign government

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro filed a lawsuit Wednesday against former Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva for allegedly plotting to remove him from power. The former official has been accused of treason, libel, slander, conspiracy to commit sedition, and incitement to commit a crime.