Former Official Names Petro’s Ex-Wife as ‘Leader of Criminal Gang’
Spanish national Eva Ferrer, a former adviser to Verónica Alcocer and former official in Gustavo Petro’s administration, has leveled a series of serious allegations against Colombia’s former first lady, accusing her of leading an alleged criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, the clandestine transport of foreign currency aboard official aircraft, arms trafficking, and money…
Former Colombian official Eva Ferrer, once a close adviser to the Petro administration, has accused Veronica Alcocer, the country's former first lady, of leading a criminal gang involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, arms trafficking, and the clandestine transport of foreign currency on official aircraft. Ferrer made these allegations in an interview with the magazine Semana, alleging that Alcocer used her proximity to presidential power and influence within the administration to advance her own economic and political interests.
Ferrer claims that Alcocer allegedly used state aircraft for activities unrelated to their official duties, transporting US$2.5 million in cash hidden in gray suitcases from Venezuela to Colombia in January 2023. She adds that photographs exist to support her claims. The former official also links Alcocer to alleged activities involving arms trafficking, money laundering, and the brokering of public appointments and contract awards in exchange for illicit payments.
Ferrer describes a network involving Alcocer's family circle, which she refers to as "the Veronicos" or "the Three Little Pigs." The investigation by the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) will determine whether the alleged flights complied with established protocols, who took part, and if there are indications of irregularities that should be referred to judicial authorities.
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