COOn May 13, 2025, Sammy Ernesto Rodríguez, then a major in the Colombian military and personal assistant to President Gustavo Petro, was accused by a female officer of sexual harassment and gender-based violence. The incident occurred during a ride where he allegedly made inappropriate remarks and touched her, with the victim’s minor child present. The case led to disciplinary action by Colombia’s Public Prosecutor’s Office, which concluded possible sexual harassment due to his superior rank and alleged abuse of position. Despite being under investigation, Rodríguez was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The authorities attempted to notify him of the disciplinary proceedings but were unable to reach him, citing medical reasons.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Links): The article frames the situation as a serious violation of norms within the military and government, highlighting the conflict between the individual's position of power and allegations of misconduct. It emphasizes the institutional failure to properly address the issue despite clear evidence, which
