Colombian President Gustavo Petro has publicly challenged former President Álvaro Uribe to appear before the Truth Commission (JEP) following Uribe’s summons for questioning regarding massacres committed by the AUC paramilitary group in Antioquia. Petro suggested this process would help clarify the truth and advance peace efforts in the country. Uribe has denounced the summons as a politically motivated persecution, alleging it is driven by electoral interests. The JEP is investigating Uribe’s alleged connections to the AUC and potential knowledge of their activities during his time as governor of Antioquia and later as president. Petro framed the situation as a matter for the Colombian people to decide. This exchange escalates tensions between the two political figures and reignites debate surrounding Colombia’s ongoing efforts to address its violent past.