Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has publicly celebrated the electoral victory of Abelardo de la Espriella, a political ally. Uribe alleges that the campaign of Iván Cepeda, a political opponent, received illicit support from the current government of President Gustavo Petro. He characterized this alleged support as a continuation of what he terms “Petro-Chavismo,” a reference to Petro and the political ideology associated with former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. Uribe’s statement frames the election outcome as a rejection of what he views as unfair political tactics. The accusations have not been independently verified. This follows a contentious political climate in Colombia, marked by deep divisions between supporters and opponents of President Petro’s policies. The statement was published by EL NACIONAL.