Jerónimo Uribe warns of interests to break government ties with Centro Democrático

Jerónimo Uribe Moreno, son of former President Álvaro Uribe, accused certain individuals of pushing for a split between the new government and the Centro Democrático party. In a social media post, he warned that such a break would be "nefasto" for shared reforms and urged the party not to respond to provocations but focus on its legislative agenda Source: elcolombiano, infobae.

The controversy stems from a series of attacks on social media by influencers close to President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who have criticized the Centro Democrático and Álvaro Uribe. The party recently published the names of five content creators it accused of "maltrating" the party, prompting a backlash. Uribe Moreno specifically referenced Levy Rincón and Senator Laura Beltrán, known as 'Lalis', who have previously made virulent criticisms against his father.

He defended the party against what he called "calumnious insinuations," including claims that the CD is linked to false positives or that Uribe makes impunity pacts. In response, other influencers like Vincent Ramos and Santiago Giraldo have escalated their attacks, with some accusing the Uribe family of threatening behavior Source: elcolombiano.

The Dispute

The dispute highlights a growing rift between traditional Uribismo and the new 'Abelardista' faction, which some see as an attempt to forge a new right-wing identity. While Uribe Moreno calls for unity, others within the party face pressure from both sides. The outcome could shape the legislative dynamics in the new Congress, where the Centro Democrático holds significant seats Source: infobae.