Electoral earthquake in Medellin: anti-corruption candidate defeats Uribe ally
Electoral earthquake in Medellin: anti-corruption candidate defeats Uribe ally
by Adriaan Alsema October 27, 2019
Medellin ‘s political system was turned upside down on Sunday as anti-corruption candidate Daniel Quintero defeated the far-right ally of former President Alvaro Uribe.
Quintero’s victory over controversial dynasty politician and former Senator Alfredo Ramos is a gigantic blow for Colombia’s ruling Democratic Center party.
While outgoing mayor Federico Gutierrez and President Ivan Duque‘s far-right party are fierce opponents of Colombia’s peace process, Quintero has been a vocal supporter of peace.
More importantly, the new mayor-elect has been an outspoken critic of Uribe, which was considered political suicide in the former president’s home town until Sunday.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/electoral-earthquake-in-medellin-anti-corruption-candidate-defeats-uribe-ally/
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