Audio recordings have revealed an alleged secret agreement between the Colombian government of President Gustavo Petro and the Clan del Golfo to suspend military operations and bombings before peace dialogues, according to reports from El Colombiano and Infobae. The leaked audio suggests the administration offered to halt military pressure to facilitate negotiations with the criminal organization.
- Core Allegation: A secret pact to stop military offensives prior to peace talks.
- Evidence: Leaked audio recordings referencing a “freeze” on operations.
- Primary Parties: The administration of President Gustavo Petro and the Clan del Golfo.
- Political Reaction: Strong condemnation from opposition figures, including Federico Gutiérrez.
What do the leaked recordings reveal about the “freeze” pact?
The revelations center on a strategy described as “Juguemos a los congelados” (Let’s play freeze), according to El Colombiano. The recordings indicate that the Petro government offered to stop military operations against the Clan del Golfo as a precursor to peace negotiations. Specifically, reports from La FM state that the government promised to stop bombings to create a window for dialogue.
According to La Silla VacÃa, this arrangement involved the government offering to cease military pressure on the group before formal negotiations had been established, a move that critics suggest undermines the state’s security mandate.
How have political leaders responded to the revelations?
The leak has prompted immediate backlash from political opponents. Federico Gutiérrez launched a sharp critique of the administration following the release of the audio, claiming the government prioritized the interests of criminal elements over the law.
Gobernaron para los criminales.
Federico Gutiérrez
According to Publimetro Colombia, Gutiérrez used the recordings to argue that the Petro administration’s approach to security has been compromised by these secret dealings.
