Alejandro Carranza, Gustavo Petro's lawyer, questioned the appearance of Abelardo de la Espriella armed during the arrests in Operation Iron in Cali: "It's a good thing he's a criminal lawyer."

Alejandro Carranza, serving as legal counsel for Gustavo Petro, publicly questioned the appearance of Abelardo de la Espriella carrying a weapon in screenshots related to Operation Iron in Cali. Making the sarcastic remark "Menos mal que es abogado penalista" (Good thing he is a criminal defense lawyer), Carranza highlighted the controversial visual evidence involving the prominent attorney.

The incident centers on the intersection of legal representation and armed presence during a law enforcement operation, drawing public scrutiny from opposing legal camps. The developments underline ongoing tensions and rhetorical clashes among high-profile legal figures connected to political figures in the region.