Court orders Petro to rectify his criticism of the electoral system: he cannot speak of fraud without proof
President Gustavo Petro questioned the electoral system without proof or evidence and incorrectly, concluded the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca...
TL;DR
- President Petro must correct his social media posts alleging electoral fraud in 2014, 2022, and 2026 elections within three days.
- The court ruled Petro's accusations lacked evidence and harmed collective trust in the electoral system.
- Petro is prohibited from making future unsubstantiated claims about electoral fraud, especially regarding the 2026 presidential elections.
- The ruling requires Petro to channel electoral concerns through official bodies, not social media.
- The court cited the reliability of Colombia's electoral system and EU observation reports as evidence of its efficacy.
- The decision stems from a popular action lawsuit filed by lawyer Ramiro Bejarano.
- Petro responded on social media, asserting his right to freedom of expression and conscience, and indicating a response to the court on Monday.