2024-04-28 22:31:29
Semana magazine brought to light a series of recordings that have shaken the country’s political landscape.
In these audios, conversations are heard between former congresswoman Aida Merlano and the current ambassador of Colombia to the FAO, Armando Benedettiwhich have raised a cloud of speculation and accusations.
In the midst of the crucial phases of the investigations into alleged irregularities in President Gustavo Petro’s campaign, Semana’s revelations have added a new element to the political scene. In the recordings, Merlano mentions the possibility of revealing compromising information if something happened to him after his deportation from Venezuela to Colombia..
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In one of the recordings, Merlano shows a defiant disposition in the face of the legal consequences of his actions, expressing: “I am not interested in what a magistrate says, let the entire people judge.” These statements have generated an additional stir amid the country’s already tense political climate.
The reactions have not been long in coming. Senator Gustavo Bolívarthrough its social networks, has invited Merlano to make public the evidence that it claims to have against Gustavo Petro’s campaign, arguing that Knowledge of a crime without reporting it constitutes another crime.
On the other hand, Bolívar has also expressed his solidarity with Laura Sarabia, mentioning the circulating audios and several notes in the media, and strongly condemning any form of gender violence. «By the way, I express my solidarity with Laura Sarabia for the insults received. No woman should be treated that way. Gender violence is unacceptable,” said Bolívar.
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