Aída Quilcué, running mate to Iván Cepeda, gave an interview to La Nación in Neiva in which she defended talks with armed groups and continuation of current government reforms days before the runoff election.
In the interview published on June 14, 2026, Quilcué said dialogues must be responsible and include civil society participation. She highlighted that the campaign aims to continue reforms such as the pension and labor changes already approved.
The indigenous candidate and Cauca representative also addressed the security situation in Huila. She proposed coordination with local mayors and progress on scaling down illegal economies through plans that involve communities.
Quilcué responded to criticism about her academic background and clarified that she values both traditional and academic knowledge. She insisted that the political project of change is long-term and requires preparation of new generations.
