Paloma Valencia answers why to vote for her and not for Abelardo de la Espriella
In Fuera del Set with José Manuel Acevedo, presidential candidate Paloma Valencia discusses President Gustavo Petro's administration, her contenders in the race to reach the Casa de Nariño, and her proposals with which she hopes to become the first female president of Colombia.
TL;DR
- Paloma Valencia positions herself as a candidate who promotes unity and aims to lead Colombia toward a more inclusive future.
- She asserts that her campaign is poised to break the "glass ceiling" by electing Colombia's first female president.
- Valencia refutes claims that she is unqualified for security matters, attributing such doubts to machismo.
- She believes in equality of rights between men and women and advocates for policies to support Colombian women, who face significant challenges.
- Valencia highlights her campaign's consistent growth and its strong standing against rival Iván Cepeda.
- She differentiates herself from Abelardo de la Espriella by emphasizing her commitment to traditional political parties and her lack of involvement in corruption.
- Valencia commits to maintaining positive aspects of the Petro administration, such as land distribution and dialogue with youth, while focusing on productive implementation and improvement.
- She warns against undemocratic tendencies and the potential loss of private initiative and separation of powers if certain political factions gain unchecked control.
- Valencia contrasts her approach with that of former president Uribe, asserting Uribe respected institutional limits, unlike current perceived actions.
- Her campaign aims to inspire hope, particularly among youth and vulnerable populations, promising support for informal workers, single mothers, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
- Valencia pledges to secure the productive sector, build a safe country, and improve healthcare, promising to fulfill these commitments to Colombians.