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President Petro's son admits illegal money entered Colombian election campaign, agrees to cooperate with investigators

  • President Petro's son, Nicolas Petro, was arrested and charged with money laundering and illicit enrichment.
  • He acknowledged illegal funds from accused drug traffickers and others entered his father's 2022 presidential campaign.
  • Some money went to Petro's personal accounts, while the rest went to finance his father's campaign.
  • Scandal could impact President Petro's reform agenda and lead to impeachment or criminal probe.
  • Judge ordered Nicolas Petro's release from detention under condition he stays in Colombia and avoids politics.
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