Colombian left-wing sectors are advancing strategies to unify candidacies ahead of the May 31 first-round presidential election. Sources from the Pacto Histórico say candidate Clara López Obregón is considering dropping her bid to join Senator Iván Cepeda's. An announcement of 'special relevance' is expected next Monday.
Ahead of the May 31 first-round presidential election, the Pacto Histórico is pushing efforts to bolster Senator Iván Cepeda's candidacy. Sources from the movement said Clara López Obregón is weighing the option of withdrawing her own bid to join Cepeda's.
Anticipation rose after a statement from López's campaign announcing a message of “special relevance” for the country that afternoon. The note urged media and the public to follow her official channels for details. The decision could be revealed next Monday, aligning with the start of Holy Week.
If confirmed, the move would mark progress in the left's attempts to unite behind a single candidate, strengthening their stance in the race, according to sources cited by La FM.
