Colombia's President Gustavo Petro published his bank statements this week to disprove Washington's allegations of financial crimes, only to find himself in hot water at home after the records revealed a strip club visit.

Petro has been targeted by US sanctions, accused of drug trafficking and money laundering in a long-running war of words with US president Donald Trump.

Earlier this week, Petro opened up his financial transactions to public scrutiny.

They revealed a $50 payment at a strip club in Portugal during an official trip in May 2023, inviting the wrath of Colombian women's rights groups.

"How is it possible that we have a sexual exploitation crisis in Colombia and at the same time a president who frequents such places?" asked Sara Jaramillo of the Medellin Abolitionist Networ

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