Gustavo Petro has been warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he escaped an assassination attempt while travelling by helicopter. He said that his helicopter was diverted towards open waters for hours before he landed at an ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he survived an assassination attempt while on board a helicopter Monday night, France 24 reported.

The reported attempt comes ahead of Colombia’s congressional elections on March 8 and presidential elections in May.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a news conference at the Colombian Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 3, 2026 ...