Eva Ferrer to Take Allegations Against Verónica Alcocer to US Authorities in Washington

Eva Ferrer, a former presidential adviser, is set to travel to Washington next week to present allegations against former Colombian First Lady Verónica Alcocer to US authorities. The allegations, which Ferrer claims were made to Colombian investigative authorities, include accusations of drug trafficking, the movement of cash between Venezuela and Colombia, and the use of official aircraft for illicit purposes.

Ferrer, a Spanish-Colombian aide who worked closely with Alcocer during President Gustavo Petro's term, met with US Department of State officials on October 28 and is scheduled to meet with the Drug Enforcement Administration. The allegations, if proven true, could move a politically-charged scandal beyond Colombia's borders. Ferrer's proximity to the presidential household is central to the significance of her allegations, as she was closely associated with Petro's political circle and later had a falling-out with Alcocer.

Ferrer has publicly described her knowledge of people and activities surrounding Alcocer's lavish lifestyle. Her claims about the alleged transportation of narcotics and the use of official aircraft for illicit purposes remain unverified and must be independently investigated by authorities in both Colombia and the United States.