Presidential Candidates Begin Moving Their Pieces: Who Are the Confirmed Vice Presidential Running Mates?
Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella Photo: EL TIEMPO
TL;DR
- Iván Cepeda's vice presidential running mate is Aída Quilcué, an indigenous leader from the Nasa people.
- Aída Quilcué is a senator and has a long history of defending the rights of indigenous communities.
- Abelardo de la Espriella's vice presidential running mate is José Manuel Restrepo, an economist and former minister.
- José Manuel Restrepo served as Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Minister of Finance and Public Credit.
- Restrepo also has a significant background in higher education, having served as rector of several universities.