Lawmakers File Complaint Against Colombian President Before House Accusations Commission

Senator Sara Castellanos and Representative Carol Borda of the Salvación Nacional party filed a formal complaint against Colombian President Gustavo Petro before the House of Representatives' Accusations Commission on November 5, 2026.

The legal action submitted by the lawmakers bases its request on recent public statements by Deyci Jiménez, which allege potential irregularities requiring review by the competent body responsible for investigating top officials. The document was officially submitted to the commission's secretariat.

The Accusations Commission is the constitutional entity empowered to receive and evaluate complaints filed against the President of the Republic. Under established procedure, the commission must appoint rapporteurs to determine whether sufficient grounds exist to open a formal investigation.

This action falls under the political oversight powers exercised by the Colombian Congress over the Executive branch. The progression of the case will depend on the technical and evidentiary analysis conducted by the designated representatives.

Legislative procedure grants the President's defense team the opportunity to submit formal responses, ensuring due process while the commission evaluates legal requirements and submitted evidence.