'It's a setup and persecution': Carlos Caicedo speaks out against alleged sexual abuse charges involving an 8-year-old girl
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Carlos Caicedo, former governor of Magdalena, denies accusations of sexual abuse against an 8-year-old girl.
- Caicedo claims the charges are part of a "judicial setup" and a strategy to damage his reputation.
- He asserts his innocence and frames the allegations as a politically motivated attack.
Former Magdalena governor Carlos Caicedo has vehemently denied allegations of sexual abuse involving an 8-year-old girl, labeling the accusations a "judicial setup" and a deliberate strategy to tarnish his image. Caicedo asserted his innocence, suggesting the charges are part of a concerted effort to undermine his reputation.
Speaking out against the denunciation, Caicedo characterized the legal proceedings as a politically motivated attack. He maintains that the allegations are fabricated and designed to destroy his public standing. The former governor's strong denial positions the case as a battle for his reputation against what he describes as a fabricated legal onslaught.
The case brings significant attention to Caicedo's public life, with his defense focusing on discrediting the accusations as a manufactured plot. His pronouncements aim to rally support and cast doubt on the veracity of the claims, framing himself as the victim of a judicial and political persecution.
It is a setup and a persecution.
Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.