Colombian President Gustavo Petro has again alleged that fraud affected the country's recent election, just days before he is due to hand over power to the newly elected government.
Petro said there were irregularities in the electoral process and called for a thorough investigation into the results. However, he did not present new publicly available evidence to support his latest claims.
Colombia's electoral authorities have defended the integrity of the vote, maintaining that the election was conducted in accordance with the law and that the official results accurately reflected the will of voters. Independent election observers have also monitored the process, although some have recommended improvements to electoral procedures.
Petro's renewed allegations have intensified political tensions during the transition period, with supporters calling for greater scrutiny of the election while critics accuse the outgoing president of undermining public confidence in democratic institutions.
The power transfer is expected to proceed as scheduled, but analysts say the dispute over the election results could continue to influence Colombia's political landscape even after the new administration takes office.