Petro Says CIA Aware of Threat to Colombia Candidate Cepeda

Gustavo Petro

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Colombian leader Gustavo Petro said US intelligence is aware of a possible threat to presidential candidate Iván Cepeda.

Petro didn’t say how he obtained the information, or provide details, but thanked US President Donald Trump “for his support of free elections.”