Petro plans farewell speech, calls for protests over election results on July 20
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to deliver a farewell speech on July 20, calling for nationwide protests amid disputes over last month’s election results. He accuses Israel of meddling and rejects President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's proposal to take the oath at a military base, instead insisting it be held in Congress. De la Espriella counters by accusing Petro of plotting a coup and plans to restore ties with Israel. Both leaders exchange harsh rhetoric as tensions rise ahead of August 7 inauguration.
20 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
Petro plans farewell speech, calls for protests over election results on July 20
4 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro continued to allege vote fraud in the June election, despite electoral authorities and international observers rejecting his claims.
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