politics
February 12, 2026
Colombian president reports ‘assassination attempt’
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro alleged an assassination attempt as Senator Aida Quilcue said she survived would-be kidnappers
TL;DR
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims he survived an assassination attempt involving gunfire targeting his helicopter.
- Petro alleges a drug-trafficking organization has targeted him since he took office.
- The alleged attempt occurred in the Colombian department of Cordoba, where the Gulf Clan operates.
- Colombian Senator Aida Quilcue reported being abducted by armed men in Cauca but was later rescued.
- The incidents occur ahead of Colombian congressional and presidential elections.
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