Medellín councilman Andrés Tobón posted an image on social media this Sunday alleging that journalist Daniel Coronell was seen in a white Porsche GT3 in Miami, Florida. The post, which sparked a digital confrontation, occurred alongside reports of a meeting between Coronell and former President Juan Manuel Santos at a restaurant in Key Biscayne. While Coronell confirmed the meeting, he denied the claims regarding the vehicle.
The meeting between Daniel Coronell and former President Juan Manuel Santos took place at the Narbona restaurant in Key Biscayne, where meals average more than 300,000 pesos per person, excluding wine.
The dispute over the vehicle
Andrés Tobón shared the image on his X account, identifying the car as an emblem of the German brand with an estimated value exceeding 1.2 billion pesos. In his post, Tobón wrote: “The meeting is over. This is the car in which Daniel Coronell drove away. Without words.”
Daniel Coronell responded to the accusation by calling the councilman a “liar.” While the journalist acknowledged he met with the former president to discuss “politics” and the “misuse of artificial intelligence,” he maintained that the allegation concerning the luxury vehicle is false. Tobón subsequently replied to the denial, stating: “Lies are yours, all the time, against everyone, Daniel. You know well that this is not false. But that you deny it… it only says much more about you.”
The public exchange highlights the increasing intersection of digital rhetoric and political campaigning in Colombia. With elections approaching on June 21, the focus on the personal assets and associations of public figures is likely to intensify, serving as a tool for both political signaling and the questioning of credibility among opposing factions.
Context of the political meeting
The encounter between Coronell and Santos occurs just seven days before the Colombian elections. Coronell, who previously served as the sole proponent in a bidding process for Canal Uno, has maintained an active role in campaigns, notably supporting Iván Cepeda and opposing Abelardo de la Espriella.
Current polling data indicates that De la Espriella holds an 8-point lead over Cepeda ahead of the vote scheduled for Sunday, June 21. Furthermore, data from the prediction platform Polymarket suggests a 90 percent probability that De la Espriella will become the next president of Colombia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Daniel Coronell and Juan Manuel Santos discuss?
According to Coronell, they spoke about “politics” and the “misuse of artificial intelligence.”
What is the status of the dispute over the Porsche?
Councilman Andrés Tobón claims the vehicle belongs to or was used by Coronell, while the journalist has explicitly labeled the claim as false.
What do current polls suggest about the upcoming election?
Polls indicate that Abelardo de la Espriella leads Iván Cepeda by 8 points, with Polymarket assigning De la Espriella a 90 percent probability of winning the presidency.
How do you think social media discourse is shaping voter perception ahead of this Sunday’s election?