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Colombia's president Petro faces backlash over 'heil Hitler' post ahead of election

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As Colombia prepares for presidential elections on June 21, outgoing president Gustavo Petro has drawn criticism after posting “Heil Hitler” on social media in response to a newspaper column backing right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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The remark, directed at an opinion piece published by El Espectador, has sparked controversy and intensified political tensions ahead of votings.

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