Pacto Histórico is seeking a unifying figure for its 2027 Cali mayoral bid, with Irene Vélez and Francia Márquez among names gaining traction.
Pacto Histórico is exploring alternatives for the Cali mayoral race amid legal doubts over Alejandro Ocampo and Alfredo Mondragón, who would serve as congressmen for the 2026-2030 term.
Local names such as councilor María del Carmen Londoño and businessman Andrés Lozano have surfaced, yet some Petrismo sectors favor a figure close to President Gustavo Petro.
Former environment minister Irene Vélez, who taught at Universidad del Valle, stands out for her proximity to the president and lack of ties to local factions.
Former vice president Francia Márquez, with roots in Cali, has also reemerged as an option despite not being a Pacto Histórico member and her public differences with the government.