Nicolás Petro, son of the Colombian President, was released into house arrest following his arrest on July 29 on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment. The decision was made during a nine-hour-long hearing held on August 4. Daysuris Vásquez, Petro’s former partner, is also under house arrest while an ongoing investigation continues. Both Petro […]
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