Petro has narrowly escaped death amid his recent anti-cartel push. Drug trafficking cartels and FARC dissidents led by Ivan Mordisco have been plotting to assassinate Colombia's first leftist president since he took office in 2022, continuing the country's tragic history of murdered leftist leaders.
The alleged assassination attempt on Petro is part of ongoing unverified claims about threats to his life. Investigations into the helicopter incident are underway, but the government has not provided detailed threat assessments. As the 2026 election approaches, Colombia faces a tense political atmosphere with increasing violence against public figures, highlighting significant security challenges.
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