{"id":217517,"date":"2026-04-15T23:04:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/gustavo-petro-criticizes-alvaro-uribe-and-claims-he-met-with-daniel-noboa-in-ecuador-who-is-lying\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:04:35","slug":"gustavo-petro-criticizes-alvaro-uribe-and-claims-he-met-with-daniel-noboa-in-ecuador-who-is-lying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/gustavo-petro-criticizes-alvaro-uribe-and-claims-he-met-with-daniel-noboa-in-ecuador-who-is-lying\/","title":{"rendered":"Gustavo Petro Criticizes \u00c1lvaro Uribe and Claims He Met with Daniel Noboa in Ecuador: \u201cWho is Lying?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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President Gustavo Petro once again pointed out the role of former President \u00c1lvaro Uribe, according to him, against Colombia – credit Presidency – @alvarouribevelez\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Petro’s Accusations Against Uribe<\/h2>\n

Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensified his criticisms of former president \u00c1lvaro Uribe, alleging that Uribe held dubious meetings with Ecuadorian officials around the time significant tariffs were enacted on Colombian products. These claims emerged following statements from Colombian ambassador to Ecuador, Mar\u00eda Antonia Velasco, who noted that Uribe’s visits coincided with tariffs imposed at 50% and later at 100% on goods entering Ecuador.<\/p>\n

Who’s Telling the Truth?<\/h3>\n

In a recent Council of Ministers meeting, Petro directly challenged Uribe, asking, \u201cWho is telling lies?\u201d This statement highlights the tension between the two political figures, especially given Uribe’s denial of any controversial meetings.<\/p>\n

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Through his X profile, President Gustavo Petro attacked former President \u00c1lvaro Uribe – credit @petrogustavo\/X<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Responses from the Government<\/h2>\n

Ambassador Velasco’s statements revealed that Uribe’s visits to the Carondelet palace occurred just days before the tariff increases. She mentioned that Uribe met with the Ecuadorian president two days before the 50% tariff increase and again the day before the 100% increase. This raised further questions about the motivations behind these meetings and their timing.<\/p>\n

Escalating Controversy<\/h3>\n

The matter escalated when Petro echoed statements from Gustavo Bol\u00edvar, a former director of the Department of Social Prosperity. Petro\u2019s posts on social media fueled discussions around the implications of Uribe’s engagements with Ecuadorian officials.<\/p>\n

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With a publication on social networks, President Gustavo Petro linked the former head of state \u00c1lvaro Uribe with the imposition of new tariffs from Ecuador to Colombia – credit @petrogustavo\/X<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Uribe’s Defense and Counter-Challenge<\/h2>\n

Uribe responded vigorously to Petro\u2019s accusations, asserting that his visits to Ecuador were for academic purposes. He issued a challenge to Petro: if Uribe’s claims are proven false, he would resign from politics, and if not, Petro should step down as president. This bold statement has sparked significant public interest and debate.<\/p>\n

Political Repercussions<\/h3>\n

The Democratic Center party, which Uribe leads, has also defended him, insisting that no link exists between Uribe’s trips and Ecuador’s trade actions. They demanded that Petro back up his claims with evidence or take responsibility for the deteriorating bilateral relations and economic instability arising from the tariff increases.<\/p>\n

This ongoing dispute between the current president and the former president illustrates the political volatility in Colombia, with ramifications likely affecting economic stability and bilateral relations with Ecuador. The stakes are high for both leaders as this controversy unfolds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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