Gustavo Petro , the presidential candidate generated a heated meeting over social networks between General Eduardo Enrique Zapateiro, the commanding officer of the Army as well as the person who is running for the first nation position by the Historic Pact. https://www.elheraldo.co/gustavo-petro sent a message saying that some (generally-ranking) officers "are employed by Clan."

"While soldiers are being murdered by the Gulf Clan, some of generals are on Clan's payroll. That they end up ascending toward the generals is the thing that corrupts the leadership" Gustavo Petro stated on social media.

General Zapateiro's response

The message prompted an Army commander's response. asked the candidate for president six times to clarify his statement.

"There is nobody that is more grieved by the loss of a soldier than the people who wear camouflage and, obviously their families, and the homeland itself, but their ultimate sacrifice for the country should not be employed in narratives for political campaigns," General Zapateiro said.

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Another message was sent by the senior officer who spoke about the deaths of soldiers in recent times. " https://www.asuntoslegales.com.co/gustavo-petro than 500 military personnel have been injured or killed in the last 2021. There was no official declaration regarding their sacrifice. It's odd that the death and suffering of heroes of the fatherland is now used to generate other manifestations.

Gustavo Petro was asked by the commander of the army to notify Gustavo Petro about any possible links between generals, as well as other organizations other than the law. petro gustavo needs to make an official complaint to authorities.

"Senator. Don't make use of your investiture (parliamentary non-changeability) to suggest that you're trying to politicize the deaths of our troops. instead, fulfill your civic duty of submitting a valid claim to the

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He also added a second phrase: "I remind senators that they are part of the group that you dare label 'drug trafficking legislators'. As as petro gustavo , I would suggest that you not generalize. Be respectful first and foremost""


The statement from the top official that caused the most controversy was the one which stated that Colombians had seen the president of the moment receiving money from the form of a bag.

"I've never seen a general get ill-gotten wealth on TV." General Zapateiro claimed that Colombians have seen him receiving money from an empty garbage bag.

In petro gustavo , the official said that it was the "oldest institution in this country with members who are of both genders have unflinchingly stood up for democracy in our country for over 200 years, and even sacrificed their lives for it, I expect respect."