Last Tuesday, he National Electoral Council of Colombia decided to open an investigation into the political campaign carried out by Gustavo Petro before assuming the presidency of the Republic. Apparently some suspicions have arisen related to a violation of the financing limits that were established as indicated by the agency. ¿What is it and what does this entity work for?
It should be taken into account that nine magistrates approved the measure in which he is involved Peter in conjunction with Ricardo Roawho is currently in charge of the presidency of Ecopetrol.
What are the functions of the CNE?
The National Electoral Council is an autonomous and independent body that integrates the Electoral Organization in company with the National Registry of Civil Status. It is currently made up of nine magistrates who have been elected by the legislative branch for a period of close to four years.
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One of its special functions and as highlighted on its official website is the promotion of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Colombian electoral system with the idea that the equitable and sovereign participation of all residents of the country can be guaranteed. This task also aims to guarantee the quality of all its services and of course transparency in its actions, independence from the corporation and autonomy.
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The CNE and its investigation against Gustavo Petro
In recent hours, through a statement published on different institutional channels, the CNE indicated: “The Plenary Chamber of the National Electoral Council in today’s session decided by majority to open an investigation and formulate charges against the first and second round presidential campaign of the Historical Pact coalition, represented by citizens Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, candidate; and Ricardo Roa Barragán, campaign manager”held.
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Apparently, three more people would also be involved in this measure in conjunction with the political movements of Human Colombia and Patriotic Union for an apparent violation in the financing of the presidential campaign that led Petro Urrego to become the highest leader of the Colombians.
This event occurred after a week in which, Peter He revealed an alleged plan that sought to assassinate him and also remove him from power through some judicial rulings.
The Head of State even took his personal account of X to talk about this situation. “The coup d’état has begun,” he remarked after learning of the CNE’s determination.