politics
March 25, 2026
What is Petro trying to hide?
The fatal accident of the C-130 Hercules plane, which occurred in Puerto Leguízamo on the morning of the holiday Monday, grieves the families of the 70 deceased military and police personnel, as well as millions of Colombians who share this pain, and the anguish for the 57 wounded heroes.
TL;DR
- A C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed in Puerto Leguízamo, killing 70 military and police personnel and injuring 57.
- Questions are raised about President Petro's quick assertion that the plane's age caused the crash, suggesting a potential attempt to conceal other motives.
- The aircraft, acquired in 2018 and put into service in 2023 after major maintenance, was reportedly in operational condition.
- There is speculation that the crash could have been an attack by armed groups, possibly in retaliation for joint operations with Ecuador.
- The article criticizes Petro for blaming the institution he has allegedly cut funding and impacted operations for.