Wife of presidential candidate alleges domestic violence; eviction ordered
In Cartagena, a presidential candidate barred his wife and their ten-month-old son from their apartment; she filed a complaint alleging death threats, firearm display and discharge, and psychological abuse, prompting the Family Commissariat to order his eviction.
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Severity 2 of 5 — Harassment, threats, or intimidation
Reported by 4 sources
- semana.com/politica/articulo/exclusivo-denuncia-de-esposa-de-santiago-botero-por-violencia-intrafamiliar-menciona-amenazas-de-muerte-exhibicion-de-arma-de-fuego-y-disparo/202608/
- eluniversal.com.co/colombia/2026/05/30/con-cerrajero-autoridades-ingresaron-al-apartamento-de-santiago-botero-tras-orden-de-desalojo/
- adnradio.cl/2026/05/30/escandalo-en-colombia-denuncia-por-violencia-intrafamiliar-golpea-a-candidato-presidencial-a-horas-de-las-elecciones/
- eltiempo.com/politica/elecciones-colombia-2026/santiago-botero-aseguro-que-denuncia-de-violencia-intrafamiliar-previa-a-las-elecciones-fue-un-ataque-politico-3562707