# Colombia’s former president accused of exploiting 48 women for presidential parties

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- Fox News, 2026-10-26 20:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/former-colombian-president-accused-exploiting-dozens-women-presidential-parties

> Colombian officials accuse former President Gustavo Petro of using service contracts to control and exploit 48 women, allegedly hiring them to attend presidential parties and provide intimate relationships. Petro denies trading contracts for sex and calls the claims politically motivated. He also said he visited places where sex work took place when young, but stopped decades ago.