Miguel Uribe Londoño, father of the late presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, has formally accused President Gustavo Petro of possessing critical information regarding the identity of those who ordered his son’s assassination in 2025. During an appearance on El Debate de SEMANA, Uribe Londoño alleged that the President has consistently obstructed the investigation and maintains ties to criminal elements associated with the “Paz Total” policy.
Allegations of Obstruction and Criminal Ties
Uribe Londoño contends that the individuals responsible for his son’s death are linked to the “Paz Total” (Total Peace) initiative, a cornerstone policy of the Petro administration. According to Uribe Londoño, these criminal factions were beneficiaries of “social pardons” before becoming political supporters of the President.
While Uribe Londoño clarified that he is not accusing the President of directly ordering the assassination, he maintains that Petro was aware of the threat against his son. He pointed to past social media posts by the President—which suggested that his son should “disappear”—as evidence of a pattern of harassment. Uribe Londoño further claims that the President has actively worked to divert the investigation, including public attempts to blame “esmeralderos” (emerald traders) for the crime.
Future Legal Vulnerabilities and Extradition Demands
A central point of the controversy involves the transition of power scheduled for August 7. Uribe Londoño argues that once the President leaves office, he will lose his constitutional immunity, or fuero presidencial, making him legally susceptible to summons by the Prosecutor’s Office (Fiscalía).
Uribe Londoño has publicly reached out to President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella with a specific request: should the United States request the extradition of Petro after his term ends, De La Espriella should delay the process until the former President has been interrogated by the Colombian Prosecutor’s Office regarding the Miguel Uribe Turbay case. Uribe Londoño asserts that Petro possesses deep knowledge of the “Segunda Marquetalia” criminal network and questions why the administration has not aggressively pursued international arrest warrants for its leaders.
Institutional Challenges in the Investigation
The investigation has faced public scrutiny beyond the President’s involvement. Victims of the assassination have already voiced opposition to a plea agreement reached between the Prosecutor’s Office and the motorcyclist responsible for facilitating the escape of the perpetrators.
Uribe Londoño alleges that the President currently maintains influence over key state agencies, which he believes are being used to impede the truth. He has pledged to formally petition the Prosecutor General to call Petro for questioning immediately following the change of government in August.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is President Petro currently under investigation for the assassination?
No. Miguel Uribe Londoño is calling for the Prosecutor’s Office to summon the President for questioning once his term ends and his immunity expires.
What is the basis for the accusation against the President?
Uribe Londoño claims the President holds information regarding the intellectual authors of the crime and has pointed to past statements from the President as evidence of hostility toward his son.
What role does the “Paz Total” policy play in these claims?
The accuser asserts that the criminal groups behind the assassination are the same groups involved in the government’s “Paz Total” peace process.
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