After leaving the Presidency, Gustavo Petro questioned the Santiago de Cali University for awarding a doctorate to Javier Milei: “A doctorate in fascism”

Following the conclusion of his term as president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro publicly criticized the Universidad Santiago de Cali for awarding an honorary doctorate in administration to Argentine President Javier Milei. Petro condemned the decision on the platform of conferring a "doctorate to fascism."

The controversy centers on the academic institution's recognition of the current Argentine leader, drawing sharp opposition from the former Colombian head of state regarding the ideological alignment of the honor.