Colombia’s president says he escaped assassination attempt while in helicopter

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 11, 2026 at 06:13 AM

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Monday night. His helicopter was diverted from its intended destination on the Caribbean coast due to security concerns about a potential shooting. Petro stated he was forced to spend four hours at sea before landing elsewhere. He has previously alleged that drug traffickers have been plotting to kill him since he took office in August 2022. Petro attributes the alleged plot to narco bosses and dissident FARC commanders, such as Ivan Mordisco. The incident occurred amidst heightened violence in Colombia, months before upcoming presidential elections.

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