Fico Gutierrez and the risk of Uribes candidate

Since the night of Sunday, Federico [ <a href= https://thebogotapost.com/fico-eyes-colombias-presidency-an-interview-with-pre-candidate-federico-gutierrez/49519/] "> Fico Gutierrez had been the most reliable candidate for the presidency of Colombia. Although it's not the first time his name appears on an electoral card - he was previously an elected Medellin councilor and mayor - it was his first run at a national election. With more than two millions votes cast in the Team for Colombia coalition alliance they believe he is a desirable candidate for conservative groups and those who are concerned about a leftist presidency. Fico (47-year old Fico) is the primary opposition to Gustavo Petro. The Historic Pact movement, along with Gustavo Petro, was one the winners of the last night's elections that established who would represent the three main political forces.

The presidential campaign is only getting underway. How former Mayor Medellin can counter petrismo and forge alliances with other countries will determine the success of his campaign. He will not only be required to unite the whole right under his command, but also must take on a portion of the electorate in the center which has been slashed on Sunday without any extraordinary leadership. He will need to keep his distance from the former president Alvaro Urbine, which he has not done previously. Today, for only the second time in 20 year it is clear that the support for Uribism rather than adding might reduce. "Federico Gutierrez faces a dilemma. He has to form an alliance with the Democratic Center (CD) - Uribe's party . But at the same time he must convince the center that it is required to decide where it is going," says Yann Basset, expert and professor at the University of Rosario.

Fico's first triumph was announced this week as it began to form an alliance with CD, where uribism can be concentrated. Oscar Ivan Zuluaga the former presidential candidate decided to step down, recognized the few alternatives available to compete against him, and offered his support. It will be interesting to examine if the entire Uribismo group that was without a representative since Monday, offers its support. Uribe could be seen openly in support of the cause and trying to convince his electorate that he is a supporter of the Colombian right. His speech of "security" and 'order opportunities' and 'love for fatherland' has already shown that Uribe adds votes. He confirmed it on Sunday during the consultation on elections similar to what he did when he was in the mayor's office of the capital city of Antioquia and was popularly known as the sheriff of Medellin. "The bandits are in prison or in graves"" Fico stated recently during a trip to Arauca which is a region that has been particularly affected by violence. Fico knows the Colombian legal system, but it will not be enough.

Basset states, "We aren't in 2018 where the fear of the Left performed well." According to https://www.efe.com/efe/usa/america/fico-gutierrez-se-perfila-como-el-candidato-de-un-sector-la-derecha-colombiana/50000103-4760107 , it is evident that the profile of Alvaro Uribe is no longer one of the leaders that the nation had in 2002 in the year Uribe was elected president the first time. Also, that his own party that is the CD has been through a bad moment and could see Fico be unable to receive, at least openly, Uribe's blessing. However, this does not necessarily mean that the Uribismo votes are not enough to Gutierrez. It could be because they are less than the table. Uribism was also crucial to this victory (winning within the coalition). The ability of his negotiator is measured by his ability to persuade the right, but not to spend everything on this alliance," Basset warns. Andres Mejia vergnaud, an analyst, discusses the relationship between Fico and the former president. "The most difficult thing to Federico Gutierrez, however, is that he would like Uribismo's vote, but without Uribe's photo since it isn't a good fit to be his choice."

Gustavo Petro, the leader of the left is the only one who has the ability to lead, however Gustavo Petro, the leader of the right, is in the race for the presidency. In the event that Fico – again, if this is possible - convinces him to not step aside and support him. Rodolfo Sanchez, who ran independently, is still in the running. Gutierrez must include former Bucaramanga mayor, a millionaire and builder, in his list of accomplishments in order to stop the petrismo.

Gutierrez has plenty to discuss before even considering names for his possible presidential formula. However https://www.lafm.com.co/secretos-la-fm/centro-democratico-dividido-entre-fico-gutierrez-y-alex-char-para-la-consulta has the backing of other candidates for the Team for Colombia leadership. It's not a small amount. Two mayors from the past, Enrique Penalosa in Bogota and Alex Char in Barranquilla, are with him; David Barguil is the leader of the Conservative party. Aydee Lizarazo is a Christian party member who is able to vote as instructed from his church's lectern.

The Conservative Party has been strengthened and has received the most votes from right-wing parties with more that two million votes. In addition, the U Party has shown sympathy towards the Conservative Party. They also have a strong vote, just over one million votes in the legislative. Oscar Ivan Zuluaga backed Fico. Zuluaga didn't have to wait until the results of Sunday's election to announce his defeat. Alvaro Uribe from the past was the party's leader who summoned his party to a gathering Tuesday night, said that Fico might be putting at risk his chance of becoming a leader in the center party in exchange for being publicly in love with Uribe.