Angie Rodríguez, former chief of staff to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has made serious allegations of corruption, espionage, and threats against her life within the current administration. Speaking in multiple interviews since April 2026, Rodríguez claims she was subjected to a coordinated campaign of disinformation and intimidation after raising concerns about irregularities in government contracts and security matters. Her statements have intensified scrutiny over internal dynamics in Petro’s government and raised questions about accountability and protection for whistleblowers.
The accusations center on her time as director of the Departamento Administrativo de la Presidencia de la República (DAPRE), a role she held until February 2026, when she was replaced by Nhora Mondragón. Rodríguez now leads the Fondo Adaptación, a state entity managing infrastructure and disaster risk mitigation projects with an annual budget exceeding one trillion Colombian pesos (approximately $250 million USD). She alleges that her efforts to expose misconduct triggered retaliation, including surveillance, false narratives, and direct threats to her safety and that of her family.
In an interview with Caracol Radio on April 22, 2026, Rodríguez described living in a state of “total defenselessness,” citing limited security protection despite repeated requests for assistance. She stated that she had been forced to change residences and conceal her parents in southern Bogotá due to fears of retaliation. “I have been in a state of total helplessness, with limited, precarious, literal security, literally shouting for protection,” she said, adding that no satisfactory response had been received from national authorities.
Rodríguez specifically named several officials allegedly involved in the alleged scheme: Carlos Carrillo, director of the Unidad Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Desastres (UNGRD). Juliana Guerrero, a close aide to President Petro and delegate in the Consejo Superior of Universidad del César; Raúl Moreno, chief of presidential staff; Mariela Barragán, director of Función Pública; and Nhora Mondragón, her successor at DAPRE. She accused Carrillo of planting a spy within the Fondo Adaptación to monitor her activities and communications.
The former official also detailed disinformation campaigns designed to damage her reputation, claiming she was falsely labeled as an ally of paramilitary groups, a “fentanyl queen,” and a smuggler. She asserted that these narratives were amplified within government circles and believed by President Petro, contributing to her isolation and vulnerability. Rodríguez said she had reported the alleged misconduct to oversight bodies but received no meaningful action.
Her allegations include claims of extortion, stating she was pressured to pay approximately $20,000 to avoid further harassment—a figure she referenced in interviews but did not specify whether paid or demanded. She linked these pressures to what she described as “secret missions” involving the ELN guerrilla group and tied to Juliana Guerrero’s influence in regional governance.
The situation has drawn attention to the Fondo Adaptación’s management of large-scale public works and climate resilience projects, particularly in vulnerable regions. As the entity responsible for executing billions in infrastructure investments, any allegations of internal misconduct or security breaches carry significant implications for transparency and public trust in state institutions.
To date, no formal charges have been filed against the individuals named by Rodríguez, and the Presidency of Colombia has not issued a public rebuttal to her specific claims. Oversight entities such as the Procuraduría General de la Nación and the Contraloría General de la República have acknowledged receipt of her complaints but have not disclosed the status of investigations.
As of April 2026, Rodríguez continues to serve as head of the Fondo Adaptación while maintaining her requests for enhanced security measures. Her case underscores the risks faced by officials who challenge powerful interests within government structures and highlights ongoing concerns about institutional responses to whistleblower protections in Colombia.
For updates on any official responses, investigative developments, or security assessments related to these allegations, readers are encouraged to monitor statements from the Procuraduría, Contraloría, and the Unidad Nacional de Protección.
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