Colombia ex-President Gustavo Petro in hot water over sex for contracts claims
Deicy Jiménez, a 26-year-old sex worker accused the ex-president of offering contracts to as many as 40 women. The post Colombia ex-President Gustavo Petro in hot water over sex for contracts claims appeared first on The Bogotá Post .
Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces severe scrutiny over allegations that he exchanged government contracts for sexual favors. Deicy Jiménez, a 26-year-old sex worker, accused the ex-president of offering contracts to up to 40 women while serving as a senator and then as president. Jiménez claims she received contracts from various government sectors, including the Senate, Interior Ministry, and Presidency, in exchange for her sexual services and silence.
She provided purported evidence, including a video of her with Petro and a chat requesting the renewal of her Interior Ministry contract. However, Petro vigorously denies the allegations, stating they are politically motivated and defending his administration's hiring practices. He also called for media restraint, asserting he will defend himself in court.
This is not the first time Petro has faced corruption allegations; a May investigation by Colombian news outlet La Silla Vacia revealed a woman linked to him had enriched herself during his presidency. The opposition Salvación Nacional party has formally denounced Petro and called for a congressional probe, though they cannot impeach him. Despite not holding a public office, Petro remains a prominent figure in Colombian politics.
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