Drugs on military flights, the former Colombian 'first lady' is accused

Clandestine flights to Venezuela, transport of drugs on official aircraft, movements of cash and suspected links with an arms trafficking network: these are the serious accusations made by Eva Ferrer, advisor to the former left-wing Colombian president Gustavo Petro, against the then 'first lady', Verónica Alcocer.

The complaints, reported by the magazine 'Semana', sparked a harsh reaction from the current president, Abelardo de la Espriella.

The right-wing leader announced that he had ordered the commander of the Air Force, Juan Jaime Martínez Ossa, to conduct a thorough investigation to clarify the facts that emerged in the media regarding alleged irregular operations and the possible involvement of members of the armed forces.

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De la Espriella also urged the Attorney General, the Supreme Court and the authorities of the United States "to take note of the information reported by the press and to conduct the relevant investigations".