Woman accuses Colombia's Petro of trading contracts for sex
The gist
A 26-year-old former contractor accuses former Colombian president Gustavo Petro of trading contracts for sex.
Petro denies it; the video shows an encounter, not a contract exchange.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Petro said in a statement on X that he had never awarded a contract in exchange for sexual relations.
- Oct 26, 2026Carlos Andrés Ríos, director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE), told Congress that 48 women had allegedly been exploited through government service contracts during Petro's administration.
- Nov 3, 2026Jiménez posted an intimate video on Instagram in which Petro's voice is heard and parts of both their faces are visible, ending in a kiss.
Key terms
- Historic Pact
- A Colombian left-wing progressive political party formed in 2025 from the merger of several leftist movements.
- Attorney General's Office
- Colombia's public institution headed by the attorney general that conducts criminal prosecution and investigations.
- Inspector General
- An independent Colombian institution overseeing public officials' conduct and protecting citizens' rights and public interest.
Source: Wikipedia