In a climate of increasing political tension, the Military Forces of Colombia have established their position regarding a potential disregard for the results in the presidential runoff by the communist president Gustavo Petro.
The discussion became central to the debate after the leftist leader refused to recognize the results of the first round, which heightened tensions in the lead-up to the electoral decision between the right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella and the leftist Iván Cepeda.
In this context, questions arose about the role that the Colombian Armed Forces could play if a similar situation were to occur after the decisive elections.
The statements of General Hugo López
In light of this scenario, the commander of the Military Forces, General Hugo López, publicly stated his position and made it clear what the institution's stance would be regarding any attempt to disregard the popular will expressed at the polls.
“I believe that it should refer to the Constitution and the law. Article 217 is very clear: the Military Forces have a mission to fulfill, and it is their duty, in a scenario like the one you are proposing or any other scenario, to uphold the Constitution and the law,” General López affirmed when asked by the press.
