The Shameful Support of Charismo
The Char family laid their cards on the table. On April 25th, Fuad Char gathered his political structure in Barranquilla - senators, representatives, council members, and local representatives - to announce their support for Abelardo De La Espriella, as revealed by La Silla Vacía. This meeting took place after Cambio Radical freed its members to choose a presidential candidate.
TL;DR
- Fuad Char announced his political structure's support for Abelardo De La Espriella on April 25th.
- This endorsement followed Cambio Radical's decision to allow members to choose their presidential candidate.
- Reasons for the Char support include De La Espriella's regional identity, pro-business profile, and potential for direct political dialogue.
- The alliance presents a tension for De La Espriella, strengthening his campaign while contradicting his anti-traditional politics narrative.
- A planned public announcement of the endorsement was canceled, and an incident involving a key Char figure, Fernando Fiorillo, caused further complications.
- The Char family faces corruption allegations and a trial for alleged vote buying, making their support potentially problematic for De La Espriella.