Gustavo Petro left office amid ongoing investigations, allegations, and legal proceedings concerning events and decisions during his administration. The release of Abelardo de la Espriella's “White Paper,” which reportedly documents alleged irregularities during the Petro administration and refers matters to Colombian investigative and oversight authorities, could lead to further investigations or legal action.

This market asks whether those investigations, or any other criminal investigation involving Petro, will progress to the point where he is formally charged with a crime before the deadline.

Resolution criteria:

• YES: If a competent Colombian or foreign judicial/prosecutorial authority formally brings criminal charges against Gustavo Petro before January 1, 2027.

• NO: If no formal criminal charge is brought against him by that date.
  

Public accusations, political allegations, complaints, investigations, or requests for investigation do not qualify as a formal criminal charge.

Resolution sources: Official judicial/prosecutorial records and reputable news organizations.

Deadline: December 31, 2026.