Jota Pe Hernández Slams Petro Over U.S. Congressman’s Murder: “Cowardly Scoundrel”

by Ahmed Ibrahim June 15, 2025

written by Ahmed Ibrahim June 15, 2025

MINNESOTA, 2025-06-15 17:28:00

President Petro Sparks Controversy with Comments on Congresswoman Hortman’s murder

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President Petro compared the murder of Congresswoman Melissa Hortman to an attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay.
Senator Jota Pe Hernández strongly criticized Petro, calling him a “cowardly scoundrel.”
Petro defended his stance, stating he has never ordered a killing.

the senator of the Green Alliance harshly criticized the Colombian President after he compared the crime of Congresswoman Melissa Hortman with the attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay in Colombia -Credit Ovidio González/Presidency – Catalina olaya/Colprensa

The murder of Congresswoman Melissa hortman and her husband in Minnesota garnered international attention. President Petro’s remarks, wich he shared on social media, aimed to draw parallels between this case and the attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay. this comparison has reignited the internal political debate.

Outrage and Accusations

Senator Jota Pe Hernández of the Alianza verde party wasted no time in responding to Petro’s message. He labeled the president a “cowardly scoundrel” for linking the two events.

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Petro’s statement read, “The same does not happen in the US as with me and the terrible attack on Senator Uribe Turbay. Here they pointed me out without any evidence, with sevice, prejudice and full of hate, leaders, atritional press, which is aberrant, and some opposition militants, as if I were the author.”

Gustavo Petro generated controversy with his message – Credit @Petrogustavo

Petro’s Defense and Hernández’s Rebuttal

President Petro defended his stance, addressing the accusations. He wrote, “I have never killed or ordered to kill anyone in my existence, because I think and I think that the revolution is for life, and I do not believe in the thesis of Nicolo Machiavelli, that the end justifies the media. Your means determine the end.”

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Senator Hernández responded with strong criticism, accusing Petro of fostering hate speech within the country. He compared Petro’s behavior to that of former President donald Trump and questioned Petro’s leadership.

Jota Pe Hernández lashed out against the President of the Republic – Credit @Jotapehernandez

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Hernández wrote, “Cowardly scoundrel, you have called your nazi opponents, HPS and murderers! You no longer generate anger, generates pity and after Leyva, disgust.”

Hope for Peace

In his message, President Petro also touched upon senator Miguel Uribe Turbay’s health, attributing his slight betterment to factors beyond medical science. he also expressed hope that Senator Uribe Turbay could reunite with his children and called for collective energy to end violence in the country.

Did President Gustavo Petro cross the line when discussing the murder of U.S. Congresswoman Melissa Hortman? His comments, drawing a parallel between her case and an attack on Colombian Senator miguel Uribe Turbay, have ignited a firestorm of criticism and renewed political tensions within Colombia. The core of the controversy lies in the perceived insensitivity towards the gravity of the situation and the potential for misrepresenting the facts. Political analysts are left asking, how effectively, if at all, is the message being conveyed and to whom?

Gustavo Petro generated controversy with his message – Credit @Petrogustavo

Critics have raised red flags, citing concerns over the validity of the comparisons Petro attempts to make. The situation now becomes what is or isn’t appropriate given the sensitivity surrounding the death of Congresswoman Hortman in the U.S. Furthermore, there’s a rising concern that it risks trivializing the pain of those affected.Concerns have been raised that, at best, the comparison is ill-considered, and, at worst, it is indeed deliberately inflammatory for political advantage.

The Context of the Attack on Senator Uribe Turbay

The attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, referenced by President Petro, occurred earlier in Colombia. Uribe Turbay, a prominent figure in the opposition, was the target of a violent assault in Bogotá, which drew significant attention and condemnation from across the political spectrum. He remains a well-known figure, and questions linger regarding who was responsible.

The senator of the Green Alliance harshly criticized the Colombian President after he compared the crime of Congresswoman Melissa Hortman with the attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay in Colombia -credit Ovidio González/Presidency – Catalina olaya/Colprensa

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The key facts of the Uribe Turbay attack are:

The circumstances surrounding the attack are still under investigation.
There is intense political speculation surrounding the identity of the attackers.
Uribe Turbay’s role as an opposition figure has added to the complexities of the investigation.

The attack’s motivations remain under investigation. The lack of clarity on the circumstances has left room for speculation and accusations to thrive. This event, coupled with the global attention surrounding the murder of Congresswoman Hortman, forms the backdrop for President Petro’s controversial comments. The lack of decisive action has further fueled the political fire.

The Escalating Rhetoric

the reaction to Petro’s comments has been swift and pointed. The public exchange between Petro and Senator Hernández underscores a deepening ideological divide within Colombia’s political sphere. The use of strong language,such as “cowardly scoundrel” and accusations of promoting hate speech,raises serious concerns about the state of political discourse in the country.

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Key features of the current political surroundings:

Rising levels of distrust between political factions.
The potential for this kind of rhetoric to affect violence.
The role of social media in amplifying extreme views.

This kind of inflammatory language and accusations has the potential to further erode any remaining trust. Moreover, it risks spilling over into physical actions and behaviors, creating an even more hazardous context for political actors and the public.These types of verbal exchanges are likely to have a chilling impact on the country. Many are concerned and critical, wondering when this kind of behaviour will end.

The Escalating Rhetoric

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Jota Pe Hernández Slams Petro Over U.S. Congressman’s Murder: “Cowardly Scoundrel”

President Petro Sparks Controversy with Comments on Congresswoman Hortman’s murder

Outrage and Accusations

Petro’s Defense and Hernández’s Rebuttal

Hope for Peace

The Context of the Attack on Senator Uribe Turbay

The Escalating Rhetoric

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