Rumors grew on social networks.
News Colombia.
On the morning of this Monday, February 17 in WhatsApp groups and on social networks circulated confusing information about an alleged arrival of the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petroto the Santa Fe Foundation of Bogotáa clinic of the capital.
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The rumors grew to the point that it was speculated that the president of the Colombians suffered serious health complications and even talk about what was in intensive care.
Having those details on the table, Presidency denied through a statement that Petro has pierced today by a negative health picture and indicated that everything goes well in that aspect.
“It is in full exercise of its functions and fulfilling its institutional agenda from the Casa de Nariño»they said in a statement issued by Presidency.
Add the letter: “Before unfounded versions that circulate in some spaces, we reiterate that there is no affectation in your health.”
🔴.@infoPresidencia informs the citizens that the president @Petrogustavo He is in full exercise of his functions and fulfilling his institutional agenda from the Casa de Nariño.
Before unfounded versions that circulate in some spaces, we reiterate that it does not exist … pic.twitter.com/kteesozl6i
– Colombia Presidency 🇨🇴 (@infoPresidencia) February 17, 2025
Finally, Presidency urged citizens to use official channels to inform themselves in this type of cases in order to “Do not give credibility to speculation without foundation.”
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