Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has publicly denied joining the campaign of presidential candidate Iván Cepeda. This clarification came via a statement released on June 19th, where Santos explicitly stated he does not support any candidate in the current election. He further emphasized the importance of respecting the outcome of the election and upholding the integrity of Colombia’s institutions, regardless of who wins. The statement was flagged by the fact-checking website *Detector* and reported on by *La Silla Vacía*. This denial addresses speculation regarding potential support from the former president, who previously held office from 2010 to 2018. Santos’s statement aims to maintain a neutral stance as the election progresses and to reinforce the democratic process. The context suggests a need to counter misinformation or assumptions about his political preferences.
