In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro is starring in a historical film about Admiral José Prudencio Padilla. The film, with a budget of 15.891 million pesos (around four million dollars), is state-funded, which has drawn criticism from the opposition. Petro defended his acting, comparing it to his predecessor Iván Duque's passion for music. The movie also features American actor Cuba Gooding Jr. The president appeared in a scene dressed as a general from the Independence era, though his specific role has not been officially confirmed. The production, which explores Colombia's history and the role of Black and Indigenous people, is being filmed in several regions of the country.
