About this episode

This episode provides an update on the developments leading to the second round of the Colombian presidential elections, focusing on political scandals and accusations against candidates.

In this latest update from Colombia Calling and Colombia Reports, we look at the most recent developments in the lead into the second round of the presidential elections on 21 June. Ivan Cepeda revives the parapolitica scandal and accuses rival of being a member of the right wing AUC paramilitaries. Has the Pacto Histórico shifted from its slumbering state? We look at the different accusations levied at Abelardo de la Espriella, including fraud, bribery, corruption and connections to drug traffickers. Also, what does it mean that Aberlardo de la Espriella is a US citizen? Trouble ahead? And tune in to the Colombia Briefing reported by Emily Hart.

People in this episode

Host: Richard McColl

Topics covered

• Colombia presidential elections
• political scandals
• parapolitica
• corruption
• drug trafficking
• US citizenship

Keywords

• Colombia
• presidential election
• Ivan Cepeda
• Abelardo de la Espriella
• corruption
• drug trafficking
• AUC
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AUC

Places: Colombia

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