United States seeks 'Fito's' testimony on alleged meeting with Petro
President Gustavo Petro Urrego has once again forcefully rejected claims linking him to an alleged meeting in Manta, Ecuador, with drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías, alias ‘Fito’, leader of ‘Los Choneros’, which reportedly took place in May 2025.
TL;DR
- President Gustavo Petro has vehemently denied reports linking him to a meeting with drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías, alias ‘Fito’, in Manta, Ecuador.
- The allegations surfaced from Ecuadorian media, citing intelligence reports about unusual activity and private gatherings at a residence during Petro's visit.
- Petro explained that official vehicles were used solely for logistical purposes, including transporting someone helping with his book and his food.
- US federal authorities are seeking a sworn statement from ‘Fito’, who has been extradited to the US, to clarify his alleged involvement.
- ‘Fito’s’ defense has reportedly informally stated that he was not at the residence where the alleged meeting took place.