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Colombian President’s Son Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

‘SELF-DESTRUCTION’

Nicolás Petro’s ex-wife claimed earlier this year that her former husband took illicit contributions from alleged drug trafficking to fund his father’s campaign.

Isabella Ramirez
Isabella Ramirez 

Breaking News Intern

A picture of Colombia President Gustavo Petro, whose son Nicolás Petro has been arrested for money laundering and illicit enrichment for allegedly pocketing money from convicted drug traffickers.
Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters
Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

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