00:00Let's also take a look at the profile of Paloma Valencia, the presidential candidate
00:04for the Democratic Center Party.
00:06Paloma Valencia presents herself as champion of her region, Cauca.
00:10However, her political career is tied to a history of land grabbing and conflict with
00:14Colombia's indigenous peoples.
00:16In 2015, her proposal to divide Cauca into face widespread opposition and was labeled
00:23segregationist by human rights organizations.
00:25During her decade in Congress, Valencia was one of the main opponents of the peace agreement
00:29and consistently voted against the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the Truth Commission, which
00:35are pillars of transitional justice in Colombia.
00:38Her position is in line with former President Álvaro Uribe's democratic security policy.
00:44She has justified the use of force against social protest and opposed thorough investigations
00:48into extrajudicial executions committed by state agents.
00:51Despite this track record, Valencia is now seeking to project a moderate image.
00:55However, her recent actions and teams alliances raise serious questions.
00:58her to note quickly are found in response to water from regions.
01:01Becuase of congressional fines arranged aims to
01:01As a result of左 andasti CPR, Valencia will also be changed.
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