Former Bogotá Mayor Claudia López has announced her support for presidential candidate Iván Cepeda ahead of the runoff election. López, despite not advancing to the second round herself, secured over 200,000 votes in the first round and represents a significant portion of the political center. Her endorsement is seen as symbolically important, potentially influencing voters aligned with centrist ideologies. This move aims to consolidate support against the opposing candidate in the runoff. López’s backing is expected to rally centrist voters behind Cepeda’s campaign. The decision was reported by La Silla Vacía, a prominent Colombian news outlet. This alliance could prove crucial in a closely contested election.