Gustavo Petro Denounces Death Threats from Iván Mordisco

Colombian President Accuses Guerrilla Leader of Plotting His Assassination with the Help of an International Criminal Organization

ustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, has made serious accusations against Néstor Gregorio Vera Fernández, known as Iván Mordisco, the leader of the Central General Staff (EMC) of the FARC dissidents. In a message posted on his X account, Petro revealed that he has received information about a potential plot to assassinate him, allegedly involving collaboration with a criminal organization known as the New Drug Trafficking Board, based in Dubai. This announcement has raised significant concerns not only for the president's safety but also for the stability of the country amid rising violence.

President Petro has expressed his worries regarding the supposed alliance between Mordisco and the aforementioned organization, suggesting that they may be employing paid snipers to carry out the assassination. “I would ask ‘Iván Mordisco’ if it is true that he has allied with the New Drug Trafficking Board to kill me,” Petro stated. This comment comes at a critical moment as the country faces significant security challenges and the ongoing quest for peace after years of armed conflict.

Petro's accusation is supported by information provided by Alexei Schacht, a New York attorney who claims to have alerted U.S. and Colombian authorities about a plot to assassinate the president. According to Schacht, the plan would involve a former police general and a powerful drug trafficker, who allegedly received funding from Dubai to purchase weapons. This conspiracy, as reported by the attorney, was scheduled to be executed on July 20, coinciding with a military parade in which Petro would participate.

Petro has confirmed that he was informed about this plot by the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, where he was shown a document detailing the snipers' locations. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the president expressed doubts about Mordisco's capability to carry out such an operation, recalling that the FARC historically have not had the military capacity to operate in Bogotá.

The relationship between Petro and Iván Mordisco has been tense for some time. Mordisco, who abandoned peace talks with the government in April, has been accused of betraying the ideals of peace that had been promoted. In response to Petro's accusations, the guerrilla leader has defended his position, suggesting that the president has betrayed those who supported him in his electoral campaign.

The current situation presents a dilemma for the Colombian government, which seeks to advance peace processes while facing threats of violence from armed groups. Petro's denunciation not only highlights the fragility of peace in Colombia but also underscores the complexity of relations between the government and the FARC dissidents.

Gustavo Petro's accusations against Iván Mordisco and the revelation of a potential assassination plot underscore the existing tension in Colombia between the government and illegal armed groups. As the country navigates this dangerous landscape, the pursuit of peace and stability becomes more crucial than ever. The international community and Colombian authorities must pay attention to these threats to ensure the safety of the president and the general population.