Abelardo de La Espriella announced his vice-presidential running mate: it will be José Manuel Restrepo
Presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella announced this Tuesday who his vice-presidential running mate will be. He is the economist and former minister Jo...
TL;DR
- Abelardo de La Espriella announced José Manuel Restrepo as his vice-presidential running mate.
- De La Espriella cited Restrepo's academic and professional trajectory as the reason for the choice.
- He desires a strong, expert, and clean government.
- Restrepo previously served as Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and Minister of Finance and Public Credit.
- Restrepo is an economist and currently the rector of Universidad EIA.
- De La Espriella believes Restrepo's economic background will aid in Colombia's recovery and international responsibilities.