They are pressuring in the territories to vote for Cepeda": Claudia López in presidential debate
With the podiums of Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de La Espriella empty, Claudia López, Paloma Valencia, and Sergio Fajardo spoke about the security problem facing Colombia...
TL;DR
- Claudia López alleged that voters in some territories are being pressured by armed groups to vote for Iván Cepeda.
- Paloma Valencia stated that communities are being forced to vote for specific candidates and forbidden from voting for right-wing candidates, with threats of violence.
- The candidates criticized the government's 'Paz Total' policy, viewing it as ineffective and contributing to the country's security crisis.
- Sergio Fajardo criticized President Petro's past meetings with criminal leaders, calling it harmful to the city and department.
- Paloma Valencia advocated for militarizing certain routes and regaining territorial control by targeting extortion, illegal mining, and drug trafficking.
- The debate also included a tribute to Miguel Uribe Turbay, a murdered politician.