Hard cross between Gustavo Petro and General Zapateiro

Gustavo Petro's troll led to tension between the presidential candidate president and General Eduardo Enrique Zapateiro (commander of the Army), on social media. Petro claimed that some (generally) officers were "on the Clan’s payroll."

"While the soldiers die at the attack of the Gulf Clan; some of the generals on the payroll of the Clan are also killed," Gustavo Petro stated. gustavo petro The leadership is corrupted when the people who are involved in drug trafficking industry are the.that ultimately ascend to the generals"" Gustavo Petro said on social media.

General Zapateiro's response

The message led to the response to the Army Commander, who in six trills interviewed the presidential candidate.

General Zapateiro declared, "There is no one more grieved from the loss of a soldier than family members of camouflaged soldiers, but their ultimate sacrifice to the country should not be utilized in political campaigns narratives."

Francia Marquez claimed she was not an Cali resident.

Gustavo Petro https://www.eluniversal.com.co/temas/-/meta/gustavo-petro https://www.bluradio.com/noticias/gustavo-petro A senior officer also expressed concern about the deaths of soldiers in recent years. "Since 2021, more than 500 military personnel have been killed and been injured during the course of their mission. Gustavo Petro https://www.eluniversal.com.co/temas/-/meta/gustavo-petro The sacrifice was unnoticed and there were not declarations. It's odd that the death of the heroes of our country does generate affliction and is used to signify other things."

Gustavo Petro, the army commander, inquired Gustavo Petro if he knew of any connections between generals or groups that are not under the law. He urged him to make an inquiry.

petro gustavo "Senator. Don't use your investiture (parliamentary immunity) to try to use it to sway the fate of our soldiers. Instead, fulfill your citizen duty and submit an authentic complaint.

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He continued with a third warning: "I recall that as senators, you are part of a group you can identify as 'drug trafficking politicians'. petro gustavo I recommend that people do not take a broad view of. First, you must respect the rights of others"

One of the most controversial statements from the top official is that Colombians have witnessed the current presidential candidate getting cash "in the garbage bag".

"I have never seen anyone receive money from illegally obtained funds on television." General Zapateiro claimed that Colombians were witness to him taking money from the garbage bag.

https://www.elespectador.com/tags/gustavo-petro/ In conclusion the statement, the official said that "to the oldest institution in this nation which has upheld the democratic values of this country for more then 200 years, sometimes even risking their lives" and demanded respect.