Presidential hopeful Paloma Valencia secures support of Colombia’s center-right after convincing primary victory

Far-right Senator Paloma Valencia won Colombia’s center-right primary with 3.2 million votes on Sunday, securing significant support for her presidential bid. Valencia, a disciple of former President Alvaro Uribe, received 3.2 million of the 5.9 million votes cast in the “Great Consultation” that was held on the same day as the congressional elections. Ahead of […] The post Presidential hopeful Paloma Valencia secures support of Colombia’s center-right after convincing primary victory appeare...

By Adriaan Alsema