Luis Gilberto Murillo's Candidacy Renunciation Confirmed; He Officially Supports Iván Cepeda
Just weeks before the first presidential round, former Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo resigned from his candidacy. He announced his support for Pacto Histórico candidate, Iván Cepeda...
TL;DR
- Luis Gilberto Murillo has resigned from his presidential candidacy.
- He announced his support for Iván Cepeda of the Pacto Histórico.
- Murillo will serve as debate chief for international policy for Cepeda's campaign.
- His name will remain on the ballots as they have already been printed.
- Murillo previously served as Colombia's ambassador to the U.S. and as Petro's Foreign Minister.
- He had recently criticized President Petro's administration for communication issues and conflict generation.
- Murillo also spoke out about structural racism within the government, alleging mistreatment of Vice President Francia Márquez.