Antonella Petro Alcocer, the youngest daughter of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has become the center of a social media firestorm after her father revealed that she was harassed by a woman in an amusement park in the United States. The president took to social media to denounce the incident, stating that a right-wing Colombian woman targeted his daughter and wife, Verónica Alcocer, in Florida.
President Petro publicly shared a photo of the woman who confronted his family, accusing her of harassment and provoking “ignorant hatred” against a minor. He also criticized the silence of the Colombian prosecutor in the face of the incident.
The president’s complaints did not go unnoticed, sparking a wave of comments and reactions on social media. Antonella’s siblings, Andrea and Nicolás Alcocer Petro, also weighed in on the situation, expressing their indignation and calling for an end to the harassment of their sister.
During a visit to Vatican City, President Petro further addressed the incident, describing the harassment against his daughter as “systematic” and calling for an investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office.
The public outcry over the incident has highlighted the divisive political climate in Colombia and raised questions about the treatment of public figures and their families. The case also underscores the growing influence of social media as a platform for public discourse and debate.