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Petro Faces Calls for Medical Evaluation Following Controversial Statements
A growing chorus of political opponents and social media users are demanding President Gustavo Petro undergo medical and toxicological testing following a series of public statements that have sparked concerns about his well-being and fitness for office. The controversy, unfolding as november 11, 2025, centers on remarks made both on the social media platform X and during a speech at the Celac Summit in Santa Marta.
on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, President Petro addressed criticism leveled against him by former president Andrés Pastrana, who publicly questioned the president’s mental health. Petro responded via his X account, stating, “The mental problem I have is that I am a revolutionary and not an oligarch, using the Presidency to do personal business. I really like beautiful and intelligent women, but it would never occur to me to become friends with a billionaire pedophile. Could it be that I am crazy?”
This response, intended to deflect accusations, rather fueled the debate. According to reports, Pastrana had previously stated in an interview with Blue Radio, “What are we seeing? A president who is constantly rambling. I think Petro has a mental health problem.”
The situation escalated further after a video of Petro’s speech at the Celac Summit went viral. The content of the speech prompted calls for a toxicological examination, with prominent figures taking to X to voice their concerns.
Senator María Fernanda cabal, a presidential candidate with the Democratic Center party, posted on X, “This character would not pass a toxicological test. What do you think?”
Similarly, former Minister of Justice Wilson Ruiz echoed these sentiments, stating, “Months ago I filed a complaint with the Commission of Accusations, and we are still waiting. This video confirms it once again; it is urgent to carry out medical and toxicological examinations on President Gustavo Petro,and for his conduct to be investigated and punished in accordance with the law.”
Social media users also joined the call for testing, with one account, Robins news, reporting that “President Petro has generated controversy after his recent statement, which has sparked an intense debate on social networks. The demand for a toxicological test has become a trend and raises questions about clarity in politics.”
as of today, the controversy remains unresolved, with various political factions insisting that Presiden
Why: Calls for medical and toxicological testing arose from President Petro’s public statements, deemed concerning by political opponents and social media users. Who: Key figures demanding the tests include former President Andrés Pastrana, Senator María Fernanda Cabal, and former Minister of Justice Wilson Ruiz. What: The demands center on assessing President Petro’s mental and physical well-being, specifically requesting medical and toxicological evaluations. How: The controversy unfolded through statements on X (formerly Twitter), a speech at the Celac Summit, and subsequent media coverage. The situation remains unresolved as of November 13, 2025, with no official response
