“No Untouchables in Power”: Cepeda Ends Campaign in Barranquilla
Iván Cepeda ends his campaign in Barranquilla, pledging a hard line on corruption and dialogue with political opponents.
Supporters gather in Barranquilla’s Barrio Abajo as Iván Cepeda closes his presidential campaign with pledges against corruption and calls for dialogue. Photo: @RadNalCo
May 25, 2026 Hour: 3:00 am
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Candidate closes presidential campaign in Barranquilla, pledging anti-corruption drive, institutional respect, and political dialogue
Iván Cepeda concluded his presidential campaign this Sunday in Barranquilla’s Barrio Abajo district, where thousands of supporters gathered alongside trade unions, social leaders, and members of the Pacto Histórico coalition for his final rally.
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Cepeda described the event as the closing moment of a nationwide campaign that, he said, included more than 150 events across Colombia and was built on direct engagement rather than “spectacle politics.”
“In Barranquilla the campaign ends and the victory begins,” he told the crowd.
A central focus of his speech was corruption and the influence of entrenched political and economic elites in Colombia’s Caribbean region. He pledged that, if elected president, his government would act without exceptions against those who violate public trust.
Text Reads: ¡Impressive Barranquilla! More than 80,000 people attended our campaign closing. As @IvanCepedaCast put it so well, they knocked it out of the park! Infinite thanks for all your support and affection. We’re going to win in the first round!
“There will be no untouchables, no privileges, and no leniency for those who betray public trust. Let it be heard clearly, and let them start trembling now. Lomotil for the corrupt,” he said.
Cepeda also emphasized that his political project was grounded in popular support. “We are from the people and we do not need to wear disguises, identities or masks to deceive anyone,” he said.
He added that his administration would seek dialogue across all sectors of society, including political opponents, while maintaining respect for democratic institutions. “We will dialogue with all sectors of society and also with the political opposition. We will carry out a respectful exchange of ideas because democracy requires listening to those who think differently,” he said.
Text Reads: Thank you, Barranquilla! In this city, our campaign comes to an end, and the victory of Colombia’s second progressive government begins. I am Iván Cepeda, and I will be your president in the first round. This May 31st, the appointment is at the polls.
Cepeda further stated that, on his first day in office if elected, he would publicly honor President Gustavo Petro. “We will pay tribute for fulfilling his commitment to the Colombian people in a coherent way,” he said.
The rally was attended by political figures including former candidates Juan Fernando Cristo and Luis Fernando Murillo, Senator María José Pizarro, and congress members Jaime Santamaría Acosta and Andrea Vargas, all aligned with the Pacto Histórico coalition.
The Barranquilla event marked the final public appearance of Cepeda’s campaign, consolidating his messages on anti-corruption, democratic respect, and political dialogue.
Author: MK
Source: bluradio / @IvanCepedaCast
