(Nation World News Spanish) — This June 19 is the second round of the presidential election that will define Colombia’s future for years to come, and there have been many actors, musicians, writers and athletes who have publicly expressed their political preferences in recent weeks.
These are some Colombian celebrities who have taken to social media, music or video to show their support for the leftist candidate and former guerrilla, Gustavo Petro, or Rodolfo Hernández, the controversial independent candidate who has entered the second round. . After evicting the official candidate of the right.
Supporters of Gustavo Petro
Actress Margarita Rosa de Francisco, best known for her leading role in “Cafe con Aroma de Mujer” and for her participation in several soap operas, has been very open about her liking for Gustavo Petro and from the very first round. She has stood firm in herself. Support for the candidate for the historic treaty.
He has done this above all through his Twitter account where he gives his opinion on the political panorama of the country. It was here that he shared his vote for the formula of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, after exercising his right to vote in the United States. Moreover, from June 13 to 18, Colombians living abroad can go to the consulate of their jurisdiction to vote.
“For them but, above all, for a project whose central axis is the taste of life”, tweeted The actress and I are accompanied by photographs of voting certificates and electoral cards marked by the historic agreement with the message.
Another Colombian actor who has been supporting Petro since the first round is Julian Roman. one in recorded video Fabio Rubiano, at Roman’s house, explains the reasons for his vote for actresses Adriana Romero, Carmenza Gomez, Marcela Valencia and actors Carlos Duc Petro and Francia Marquez. Actress Carolina Ramirez, who joined the conversation by video call from Buenos Aires, Argentina, also shared her reasons: “I think the most important thing about this new proposal is this change goes beyond a person. It’s very important. Beyond Petro as a character, there is movement”.
Others like Diego Trujillo, who is not seen in the video, shared it. “I agree! I’m going to vote for @petrogustavo”, wrote Colombian actor and comedian.
For their part, members of Andrea Echeveri (from the band Aterciopelados), Doc Crapula, Walter Andigo, Toto La Momposina and other Colombian musicians participated in a promotional video for Petro’s campaign. “I love you very much, Colombia” is the title of the song whose chorus reads: “Petro my president. Voting for change will be real. Good things are coming. That agreement promises unity. Petro your president. Colombia.” Change begins”.
Actor Santiago Alarcón, also recognized for his leading role as German in the series “El man es German”. recently said on twitter Alarcón wrote that he would vote for the Petro-Marquez formula: “pretend to be surprised”.
While Natalia Reyes, an actress famous for appearing in the last “Terminator” film, indicated that she chose and voted for Petro in the second round. “At this point you don’t have to be a ‘Patrista’ to vote for Petro”, wrote Colombians on Twitter
People who support Rodolfo Hernandez
Writer and novelist William Ospina became interested in Rodolfo Hernandez after seeing an interview he had with him on RCN. “He’s gone group talking to reporters, and I loved everything he said and how relevant he found the topic he talked about,” he added Week, After that he wrote some articles in the newspaper the audience where he shared his thoughts on the proposals described by some analysts as “Colombian Donald Trump” and the way an independent candidate should be.
“I am sure that if Petro wins the changes will be more difficult than if Rodolfo wins, because Petro creates a lot of resistance,” he writes in the most recent.
in April Hernandez Ospina said “Will be in charge of the Ministry of Culture and Environment”, a proposal to merge the two departments has been heavily criticized by the former mayor’s opponents.
Colombian cyclist runner-up Nairo Quintana in the Tour de France also revealed that he would vote for Hernandez in the first round. “We are not from right or left, we want a country in peace where day by day we can build a better future. My vote will be #Rodolfopresidente”, The athlete tweeted.
Model and DJ Natalia Paris has already expressed her support for Hernandez from the first round. In a May video on Instagram, she posted an interview with the candidate and captioned it “we need change.”
Singer Marbelle, who has been very critical of Petro, also said that she supports Hernandezzu. and said on twitter With some sharpness, in relation to the famous slap in the face of a candidate for councilor when he was mayor of Bucaramanga: “I want Rodolfo to give him a slap in the face that he knows about Petro.”
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