Colombia's President Faces Assassination Plot Allegations

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has alleged that Ivan Mordisco, the commander of the Estado Mayor Central rebel group, was planning to have him assassinated by snipers. Tensions between the government and EMC factions have intensified following a broken ceasefire.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has accused Ivan Mordisco, the commander of the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) rebel group, of orchestrating an assassination attempt involving snipers.

Petro's allegation comes amid escalating tensions between the government and EMC factions after a ceasefire agreement fell apart.

The breakdown of the ceasefire and the assassination claims signal a significant deterioration in relations and raise concerns about further violence in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)