Lina Garrido’s Mea Culpa: Gustavo Petro'”>Cambio Radical Representative Admits Mistake in Supporting Gustavo Petro
Lina Garrido, a prominent member of the Cambio Radical party, has publicly expressed regret for supporting Bogotá’s mayoral candidate, Gustavo Petro. In an astonishing turn of events, Garrido admitted, "I am stupid and ignorant for having voted for you," in a direct message to Petro on Twitter.
Garrido, who was part of Petro’s campaign team until recently, left the campaign abruptly following disagreements over policy matters. She has since been vocal about her disapproval of the former mayor’s political stance and his handling of the campaign.
In her Twitter message, which has since been deleted, Garrido wrote, "I am stupid and ignorant for having believed in your promises, for having supported you, and for having been part of your campaign team."
Petro, who has been at the center of controversy throughout his political career, has not yet responded to Garrido’s message. His campaign has, however, distanced itself from Garrido’s statements, asserting that they do not represent the party’s views.
This public admission of mistakes by a high-profile campaign member is a rare occurrence in Colombian politics, adding another layer of intrigue to Petro’s mayoral bid. With the elections around the corner, all eyes are on the former mayor and his embattled campaign.
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