COThe article addresses false claims circulating online that former Colombian President Gustavo Petro assumed the presidency of the United Nations (UN). These claims were based on a photo showing Petro disembarking from a plane, which was later identified as having been posted by Colombia’s Presidency on social media. The article clarifies that Petro was in New York for two days to attend the UN Security Council session during Colombia’s rotating presidency, which occurs monthly according to the council’s regulations. It explains that the UN Security Council presidency rotates among member states alphabetically, and Colombia held this position in June 2026. The article also notes that other UN leadership positions, such as the presidency of the General Assembly and the selection of non-permanent members, occurred around the same time but do not equate to Petro assuming overall UN leadership.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual correction of misinformation regarding Gustavo Petro’s role at the UN. It does not take a partisan stance but rather provides clear explanations of the UN’s governance structure and the nature of the Security Council presidency. The tone remains neutral, focusing on澄清（
