Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is set to leave office, posts the phrase “Heil Hitler” on social media in response to a local opinion piece. Multiple outlets report that Petro reacts to an op-ed that supports Abelardo de la Espriella, an outside conservative presidential contender in the upcoming presidential runoff this month. The posting sparks renewed controversy because the phrase is widely associated with Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler.
The reports describe the incident as occurring over the weekend and as part of Petro’s engagement with political coverage and commentary related to the runoff election. While one source frames the controversy in terms of Petro’s broader political stance, both accounts present the same core facts: Petro posts “Heil Hitler,” the post is directed at or connected to an op-ed endorsing de la Espriella, and the exchange takes place ahead of the final round of voting. The outlets do not provide additional confirmed details on official consequences or investigations, focusing instead on the posting and its political context.
