COA dispute within the Centro Democrático party threatens the position of Alejandro Murcia, who was elected as a representative to Congress for Colombians abroad. Álvaro Camilo Florido and Olga Lucía Murcia, former candidates from the same closed list, filed a lawsuit with the Council of State seeking to nullify Murcia’s election. The conflict originated from Murcia’s resignation from his candidacy, which he submitted via email to Gabriel Vallejo, the national director of the party, on January 29, 2026. Florido and Olga L. Murcia funded the campaign using personal loans and savings and promoted the list in various countries. However, Vallejo did not process the resignation and allegedly assured them of a 'gentlemen’s agreement' to prevent Murcia from taking office if elected. Despite this, Murcia now holds the seat, prompting those who financed and supported the campaign to seek his removal and take the seat themselves.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the dispute without overtly favoring one over the other. It reports on the legal challenge against Murcia's election and includes claims from both parties involved, those who funded the campaign and those who currently hold the seat. There is no clear indication of褒
