The victory of Abelardo de la Espriella in the Colombian presidential second round generated a rapid wave of reactions among political leaders in the region and Colombian political figures, who highlighted the electoral result and sent congratulatory messages to the president-elect and his running mate, José Manuel Restrepo.
Among those who have spoken is the president of Panama, José Raúl Mulinowho congratulated the elected president and expressed his willingness to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries.
“I wish you the greatest success in the responsibility you assume at the head of your country. Panama reiterates its willingness to continue strengthening the ties of friendship, cooperation and development between our nations”Mulino stated through his social networks.
The Panamanian leader also sent his best wishes to the Colombian people after knowing the result of the election day.
Who also congratulated De la Espriella was the Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio. He noted that the Trump administration looks forward to working closely with your government to strengthen regional security cooperation.
“Colombia’s best days are yet to come”Rubio highlighted.
From Colombia, Former deputy Paola Valencia also celebrated the triumph of the presidential formula made up of Abelardo de la Espriella and José Manuel Restrepo.
In his message, Valencia expressed his hope that the new administration promotes an agenda focused on economic freedom, development and social well-being.
“May God guide your steps and allow Colombia to embark on a path of progress based on a small State, freedom as a principle of economic development and social well-being for each and every citizen”wrote.
He former mayor of Bogotá Enrique Peñalosa He described the result as good news for the country and assured that the election represents a rejection of the political project of Petrism.
“How good for Colombia that De la Espriella has won against the infinite irresponsibility of Petrism!”he pointed out.
Peñalosa also highlighted that The president-elect would have obtained the largest vote achieved by a Colombian president in the history of the country.
For its part, Former president Andrés Pastrana affirmed that the electoral result represents a strengthening of Colombian institutions and democracy.
“Colombia returns to the path of institutionality and democracy is strengthened”said the former president, who also congratulated the president and vice president-elect, as well as their families.
Another of the former heads of state who reacted was Iván Duque, who recognized the result of the polls and wished the new administration success.
“Colombia has elected a new President”said Duque, who also congratulated the National Registry of Colombia for organizing elections that he described as free and transparent.
With the results already defined, attention is now focused on the transition process and the first signals that the new government will give about its management priorities.
