De la Espriella presents book with alleged corruption cases in Petro's government

President Abelardo de la Espriella formally presented the 'Book of Truth' to Colombia's Attorney General, Luz Adriana Camargo, and other oversight bodies. The document compiles 82 documented cases of alleged corruption during the previous Gustavo Petro administration (2022-2026). De la Espriella stated that the book aims to fulfill a citizen demand for transparency regarding the use of public resources.

The 'Book of Truth,' spanning 135 pages, was compiled during the failed transition of power meetings between De la Espriella's and Petro's teams. It groups alleged irregularities into dossiers related to entities such as the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), the health system, state-owned companies, and social programs. The document also includes information on contracts, administrative agreements, and budgetary decisions that the government claims show possible patterns of corruption.

During a ceremony marking the National Day Against Corruption, De la Espriella emphasized the public's desire to know the fate of public funds, identify those involved in alleged "plundering," and understand who benefited or allowed such irregularities to occur. He explained that the transition process involved examining documents and information from various state entities to identify these alleged mishandling of public resources.