Colombian presidential candidates Rodolfo Hernández’s running mate, Marelen Cepeda, echoed former President Álvaro Uribe’s unsubstantiated claims of potential electoral fraud, mirroring narratives previously used by Gustavo Petro’s opponents. Meanwhile, Cepeda’s fellow candidate, Carlos Caicedo, known as “El Cabo,” warned of potential violence and intimidation at polling stations, referencing the historical “voto fusil” – a practice of armed groups forcing citizens to vote a certain way. Caicedo also threatened potential intervention from the United States if the election results are not favorable to their coalition. Despite these concerning statements, both Cepeda and Caicedo publicly committed to recognizing the official election results. These declarations, however, have fueled distrust in the electoral process as Colombia approaches its presidential runoff election. Analysts suggest these tactics aim to lay the groundwork for disputing a potential loss. The statements have raised concerns about the potential for post-election unrest.