Iván Cepeda Launches “Alianza por la Vida” Coalition, Triggering Rift in Liberal Party
Presidential candidate Iván Cepeda has unveiled a new political coalition, “Alianza por la Vida,” a strategic move that is causing significant instability within the Liberal Party.
The launch of the coalition has led to what is being described as a “total fracture” inside the Liberal Party. This internal divide stems from a growing wave of support for Cepeda’s campaign, which directly contradicts the party’s official directive to back Paloma Valencia.
The friction has already manifested in the legislature, where a block of Liberal congressmen has broken away from Gaviria to align themselves with Cepeda. This shift underscores a deepening ideological or strategic split within the party’s leadership and its elected representatives.
To capitalize on this momentum, Cepeda’s campaign is organizing an event specifically designed to encourage more Liberal Party members to join the “Alianza por la Vida” coalition, further challenging the party’s official stance.
However, Cepeda’s growing coalition has also drawn scrutiny. Reports indicate that some of the most questioned political figures are among those backing his presidential bid. The inclusion of these controversial allies may add a layer of complexity to his campaign as he seeks to broaden his appeal.
