President Gustavo Petro Alleges Daughter’s Pursuit from Colombia to Stockholm

Colombian President Gustavo Petro recently addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged pursuit of his daughter, Antonella, from Colombia to Stockholm. This incident followed the release of photographs depicting Antonella with First Lady Verónica Alcocer in Sweden, which sparked discussions on social media.

Controversial Social Media Claims

Petro took to social media to publicly reject the claims made against Alcocer and Antonella. The controversy originated after the Swedish newspaper Expressen published an article alleging a “luxurious lifestyle” of Alcocer in Stockholm. In response, the president emphasized that Alcocer does not use Colombian taxpayers’ money and has her legal rights.

Details of Antonella’s Trip

The president disclosed specific details about Antonella’s recent visit to her mother. “I sent my daughter Antonella, accompanied, to visit her mother two days ago. She is a minor and was followed from Colombia,” he stated. Petro detailed that upon arriving at the airport, tracking of Antonella began, leading to her mother’s residence in Sweden.

• Antonella is a minor.
• She traveled to visit her mother, Verónica Alcocer.
• The trip included monitoring from Colombia.

Allegations of Luxury Misrepresented

Petro further clarified that neither Antonella nor Alcocer exited from a luxury establishment, countering claims circulating on social media. He stated that the footage taken by Swedish journalists showed them leaving the place where Antonella was staying after arriving from Bogotá.

Support for Family Unity

During a recent ceremony marking the 94th anniversary of the Casa Militar, President Petro also touched on why Alcocer has not returned to Colombia. “The mother of Antonella cannot return due to the severity of the situation, not for any other reason,” he explained. He expressed his intent to facilitate a reunion for families, highlighting the difficulties faced by his own family.

President Gustavo Petro’s comments address the complexity of family issues intertwined with public scrutiny, revealing the personal challenges faced by political figures.