Colombian President Gustavo Petro defends use of ‘Heil Hitler’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who severed relations with Israel in 2024, faced criticism for using 'Heil Hitler' on X. He defended the phrase as a response to 'fascist phrases' in an op-ed supporting Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate. Petro endorsed Iván Cepeda, a left-wing candidate, for the June 21 runoff election.