Abelardo de la Espriella Announces José Manuel Restrepo as Vice Presidential Running Mate

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junio 30, 2026

Actualizado el julio 1, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella Announces José Manuel Restrepo as Vice Presidential Running Mate

Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has announced economist and former minister José Manuel Restrepo as his vice presidential running mate in Colombia. The move prompted Restrepo's resignation as rector of Universidad EIA and is seen as an effort to add economic expertise to the campaign.

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