Juliana Guerrero scandal draws scrutiny of Colombian official’s career and finances

Recent allegations of corruption linked to public contracts have revived scrutiny of former Colombian government official Juliana Guerrero, who served in President Gustavo Petro’s administration. Ongoing investigations target contracts she signed and income she received while holding various state positions, and Guerrero has denied any wrongdoing.

Guerrero’s rise from student leader supporting Petro’s presidential campaign to several administrative and youth‑related posts, including a contested bid for a vice‑ministerial role, has been marred by questions over the authenticity of her academic credentials. President Petro stated, “Juliana must answer to justice and the judges must decide on her titles,” while also denying rumors of a personal relationship and defending his own privacy.