Presidential candidate Iván Cepeda has filed a criminal complaint against political analyst Abelardo de la Espriella, alleging links to paramilitary groups in Colombia. The complaint was submitted to both the Colombian Attorney General’s Office and the International Criminal Court just eleven days before the country’s presidential runoff election. Cepeda, representing the Historical Pact coalition, is requesting a full investigation into De la Espriella’s alleged connections. The timing of the accusation has raised questions regarding potential political motivations during the final stretch of the campaign. De la Espriella has not yet publicly responded to the allegations. This development introduces a new layer of complexity to the already closely watched Colombian presidential race. Further investigation will determine the validity of the claims made by Cepeda.