Xavier Vendrell
Xavier Vendrell is a Catalan political strategist who became embroiled in controversy when it was revealed that he received a substantial sum of money from a notorious Colombian smuggler known as 'Papá Pitufo' during the 2022 presidential campaign of Gustavo Petro. Vendrell, who obtained Colombian citizenship and a position within Petro's government, was accused of attempting to infiltrate the campaign with illicit funds. Following the allegations, President Petro ordered Vendrell to return the money and to provide evidence of the transaction, highlighting the ongoing issues within his administration.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is mentioned in connection with the case involving 'Papá Pitufo'.
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Portugal:
Xavier Vendrell allegedly received money from Diego Marín and returned it by order of Gustavo Petro.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is mentioned in relation to a financial transaction for the Petro campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is mentioned as one of the heads of the Petro Presidente campaign who has been heard in the investigation.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is identified as a Catalan advisor linked to the Petro presidential campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is mentioned as an advisor involved in the alleged financial support to the presidential campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell was mentioned in relation to a financial transaction involving Armando Benedetti.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is implicated in questionable financial dealings related to Petro's campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is referenced by President Petro regarding his involvement in campaign financing.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is a Catalan advisor mentioned in connection with a large sum of money delivered to him.
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