Mauricio Gómez Amín resigns from the Senate and the Liberal Party: he will dedicate himself to Abelardo De La Espriella's campaign
Mauricio Gómez Amín presented his resignation to the Senate of the Republic and the Liberal Party through an official letter addressed to the president of Congress, Lidio García Turbay. In the document, the now former congressman described his decision as “irrevocable” and based on political and conscience reasons.
TL;DR
- Mauricio Gómez Amín resigned from the Senate and the Liberal Party.
- His decision was motivated by political reasons and matters of conscience.
- He disagreed with legislative initiatives supported by the majority in Congress, which he felt were harmful.
- Gómez Amín cited his role as campaign manager for Abelardo De La Espriella as a reason for his resignation, needing to dedicate more time and presence to the campaign.
- He stated he is assuming a position of political independence and freedom to focus on the campaign.