Colombia VP candidate points to Bolivia as example in Latin America’s political debate

Colombian vice-presidential candidate Aida Quilcué referenced Bolivia during a campaign rally as part of a broader argument about political change in Latin America. She described the country as an example of past transformations driven by Indigenous leadership, arguing that these shifts brought meaningful improvements to citizens’ lives before being challenged by a return of opposition forces.

Her remarks formed part of a wider message on regional sovereignty, as she criticised external influence, particularly from the United States, and called for unity across Latin America. By pointing to Bolivia’s experience, Quilcué framed the region’s political direction as an ongoing struggle between competing models of governance, while emphasising the need for cooperation to address shared economic and social challenges.