A judge legalized the arrest of Nicolás Petro, son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is accused of money laundering and illicit enrichment. teleSUR
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00:00 In Colombia, a judge has declared legal the arrest of Nicolás Petro, deputy of the Colombian
00:05 Department of Atlántico and Senator President of the country Gustavo Petro and his ex-wife
00:10 Deis Vázquez.
00:12 This was confirmed by the Colombian Poli Prosecutor's Office in a statement which detailed that
00:17 the judge also declared legal two raids that were carried out in connection with the arrest
00:22 of the accused.
00:24 In addition, the request by Nicolás Petro's defense and the lack of jurisdiction was considered
00:29 inadmissible.
00:30 They also stated that in the next few hours, Petro Burgos will be charged with money laundering
00:35 and a license enragement and Vázquez Castro will be charged with money laundering and
00:39 violation of personal data.
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