A Bogotá city councilman from the Green Alliance party has publicly criticized President Gustavo Petro’s recent social media activity. Councilman Julián Sastoque described a series of messages posted by Petro on the evening of June 23rd, 2026, as “delirious.” The posts appeared before Colombia’s match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sastoque specifically took issue with Petro’s message referencing “counting down the days.” The councilman’s comments suggest concern over the President’s focus during a significant international sporting event. No further details regarding the content of the posts or the specific reasoning behind Sastoque’s criticism were immediately available. The incident has sparked debate regarding appropriate presidential conduct on social media.
