Petro rejects resolution and responds from Timbío to the Uribe Turbay case
President Gustavo Petro harshly rejected the European Parliament resolution linking him to polarization and political violence in Colombia and defended his administration during an event in Timbío, Cauca. Accompanied by Vice President Francia Márquez, the president took advantage of the trip to sign the Cauca Territorial Pact and reaffirm the government's commitment to social investment in the region.
In his speech, Petro rejected the European text's interpretation of the events and stated that, according to preliminary investigations, the murder of Miguel Uribe Turbay was the work of criminal organizations with international networks.
European Resolution and the official response
The European Parliament's resolution condemned recent attacks and suggested that certain speeches in Colombia had contributed to a climate of polarization and political violence. Petro countered that this interpretation is simplistic and that the complex dynamics of violence to public statements.
The president maintained that the investigation into the murder has evidence pointing to transnational mafias and asserted that one of the alleged perpetrators is located in Madrid and another in Dubai, information that, he said, must be corroborated by the competent authorities.
Prosecutor's Office Investigation and Open Lines
The Colombian Prosecutor's Office continues its investigation into the Uribe Turbay case in coordination with international agencies. For now, the institution is investigating possible links between criminal networks and actors outside the country. Petro emphasized this transnational dimension and urged that simplistic accusations not replace the technical work of the justice system.
Meanwhile, diplomatic pressure from Europe and the Colombian government's reaction are creating a scenario of tension that could require the exchange of judicial information and international police collaboration.
Political Violence and the Debate on Public Speeches
The European Parliament urged public language to be moderated and the protection of candidates and leaders to be strengthened ahead of the 2026 election, warning of the rise of political violence. Petro countered that criminalizing presidential discourse does not address the roots of the problem and that the response must focus on dismantling armed organizations and their financiers.
In his message, the president linked some of the violence to criminal networks that, he claimed, operate with logistical and financial support from outside Colombia.
Electoral Security and the proposed measures
Among the European recommendations was the need to strengthen electoral security, guarantee institutional transparency, and allocate resources to electoral authorities. Bogotá announced that measures will be taken to protect candidates and strengthen the investigation of the aforementioned criminal organizations.
Petro's defense of political sovereignty marks the crux of the diplomatic conflict, with implications for the regional agenda and the upcoming electoral campaign.
