In a movement that began to consolidate forces around presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, Wilson Ruiz, former Minister of Justice, withdrew his desire to achieve the first position in the nation and support the “Tigre”, and also publicly announced his desire to seek a seat in the Senate for the National Salvation Movement. Through his social networks, the man from Valle del Cauca, who was part of the cabinet of former President Iván Duque, made official what his path will be.
In dialogue with Infobae Colombia, Ruiz had expressed his willingness to decline his candidacy at some point in order to consolidate an alliance. And faced with this scenario, in which, from his point of view, it is necessary to join forces, the man from Valle del Cauca has formalized his commitment: with an agenda focused on institutional reconstruction and meritocracy, on whose side he sees one of his students, who was his teacher during his studies.
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By making official his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and seek the Senate, The lawyer reiterated the urgency of restoring trust in institutions and the judiciary. “The country must regain faith in its institutions, regain confidence in justice and defend meritocracy as a way to rebuild Colombia,” said Ruiz, who has become the “spoke in the wheel” of President Gustavo Petro’s initiatives through a series of legal actions.
your candidacy, which will rank 20th on the National Rescue open listin the party, founded by the assassinated former presidential candidate Álvaro Gómez Hurtado and revived by his nephew, the lawyer Enrique Gómez Martínez, is presented as a response to the crisis of legitimacy and the increasing uncertainty during the current government: it has 240 days left due to the constitutional mandate, since it must hand over power on August 7, 2026.
The former minister, who will share the list with Gómez Martínez himself, and the former senator Carlos Felipe Mejía, who was a member of the Democratic Center but wants to return to the legislature with the National Salvation, emphasized that his decision is based on a collective and personal consideration. “Some time ago I asked her where she thought I could work best for Colombia, our country. Where can my work have the greatest impact to get back on the path we all need?“, he said.
This consultation was crucial in shaping his political future, amid the current situation in the country, which, in his astute view, is characterized by the deterioration of the justice system and the increase in crime. “Colombia, our country, cannot remain in the hands of a misgovernmentImprovisation and disorder. “Our country needs character, coherence and the courage to believe again,” Ruiz told his supporters, introducing his name before March 8, 2026.
In this context, his legislative proposal is based on profound judicial reform, strengthening citizen security and defending quality education; That is why he also called for unity and collective action. “It’s time for Colombia to join forces, it’s time for people who don’t give up“Together we will get back on track in 2026,” said the former minister with a clear message.
This is how he expressed it its intention to unite the productive, academic and regional sectors to promote real opportunities and restore citizens’ trust. Under this premise, the former minister will present his candidacy on the basis of what he describes as institutional reconstruction and the consolidation of a political alternative that prioritizes efficiency, transparency and dignity in the public service; Aspects that, in his opinion, the current president is missing.
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