Colombian President Gustavo Petro Embroiled in Controversy Over 'Heil Hitler' Social Media Post

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has become embroiled in a controversy after writing'Heil Hitler'( a way of greeting in Nazi Germany) on social media. His comment in response to a newspaper article has created a political storm in the country. Opposition parties have accused Petro of using Nazi symbols and language in the election environment. Colombia is due to vote for the second and final round of the presidential election (runoff) on June 21. This controversy has become a major issue in the election debate. The controversy began when President Petro shared an article published in the newspaper El Espectador. This article supported the right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. The article said that Colombia needs a government focused on security, strong leadership and economic independence. In it, de la Espriella wrote to restore order in the country and Petro's policies. Heiler was the only two words in the political debate. Petro responded to this in a social media post.