Colombia’s ambassador to Sweden, Guillermo Reyes, has publicly refuted President Gustavo Petro’s claims of a smear campaign targeting his wife, First Lady Verónica Alcocer. President Petro had previously accused diplomats of funding efforts to discredit his wife. Reyes stated that the First Lady was “self-discrediting” and denied any involvement in such a campaign. The statement was made in response to the President’s allegations, which have fueled political tensions. This denial follows a recent period of public scrutiny surrounding the First Lady and her activities. The incident was reported by La Silla Vacía, a Colombian news outlet. Further details regarding the President’s initial accusations remain unclear.