The presidential board is reconfigured: formulas, alliances, and political approaches after the consultations
Presidential campaigns began to enter a phase of definitions after inter-party consultations. In recent hours, decisions on vice-presidential formulas, approaches between traditional parties, and strategies to gain support have been known, which is beginning to reconfigure the electoral map for the elections.
TL;DR
- Presidential campaigns are entering a phase of definitions after inter-party consultations.
- Abelardo de la Espriella has named José Manuel Restrepo as his vice-presidential running mate.
- José Manuel Restrepo voted for Paloma Valencia in the recent consultations.
- Traditional parties such as the Conservative Party, Cambio Radical, Partido de la U, and Partido Liberal are assessing potential alliances.
- Sectors of the Liberal Party are reportedly leaning towards Paloma Valencia's candidacy.
- The Conservative Party is considering political understanding with Senator Nadia Blel.
- Carolina Arbeláez from Cambio Radical has pledged political support.
- Iván Cepeda met with Juan Fernando Cristo to explore cooperation, potentially having Cristo coordinate the liberal social democratic sector.
- Mauricio Lizcano has invited Claudia López and Roy Barreras to join his presidential campaign to build a broader alliance.