Former Colombian first lady denies using state plane for drug trafficking
Verónica Alcocer has denied allegations that she used a Colombian government aircraft to transport illicit funds and drugs between Colombia and Venezuela.
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Colombia's former first lady Verónica Alcocer denied on Wednesday that she used a government aircraft to transport drugs and millions of dollars between Colombia and Venezuela. UPI reported that Alcocer has requested prosecutors to clarify whether they have opened a new criminal investigation regarding the allegations. [1]
According to UPI, the United States State Department stated it was aware of reports alleging the former first lady's involvement in the flights. White House Correspondent Juan Esteban Silva published the department's statement on X on Wednesday. UPI noted that the official response did not confirm the allegations and did not announce a new United States investigation. [1]
The allegations involve movement between Colombia and neighbouring Venezuela. Independent from Spanish rule since 1810, Colombia operates under a 1991 constitution as a unitary decentralized state. [1][3]
In short
- Verónica Alcocer denied using a Colombian government plane to transport drugs and millions of dollars.
- Alcocer asked prosecutors to clarify if a new criminal investigation has been opened against her.
- The United States State Department confirmed it is aware of the reports but did not announce an investigation.
Sources
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- [1]Colombia's ex-first lady denies drug flight allegationsUPI, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Our Lady of the Assassins on Wikipedia
- [3]Colombia on Grokipedia
- [4]Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Arrested in Corruption Investigation FTMQ News, 6d ago
- [5]Abdul El Sayed denies Muslim Brotherhood ties during NBC interview FTMQ News, 1d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 5 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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