2024-09-03 08:58:30
The death of Rodolfo Hernández, former presidential candidate and former mayor of Bucaramanga, has generated multiple reactions in the Colombian political sphere.
President Gustavo Petro, who was his main contender in the last presidential elections, spoke out after learning the news of the death of the 79-year-old engineer
“I regret the death of Rodolfo Hernández after a long battle against cancer, a hug to his family“Petro said in a message of condolence that highlighted the battle Hernández fought against his illness.
Rodolfo Hernández passed away on Monday, September 2, at the International Hospital of Colombia (HIC) in Piedecuesta, where he had been hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit for almost two months. Despite medical efforts, Hernández was unable to overcome the complications that arose after liver surgery related to terminal cancer.
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Other political leaders also expressed their condolences. Former President Alvaro Uribe Velez commented: “Our condolences to his entire family and friends. We supported him for mayor of Bucaramanga, we never bothered him, we asked him for nothing as he acknowledged. The advice of his advisors led him to make statements against me during the presidential campaign. That did not leave a mark on me in life, much less in death. My respect.”
For her part, the former mayor of Bogotá, Claudia López, also expressed her regret: “I deeply regret the passing of Rodolfo HernándezTo his children, his wife and all his family and friends, my hug, love and solidarity in these moments of mourning and pain. His friendship, his career, and his vocation for business and public service will always be with us. Farewell, Rodolfo!
Hernández’s departure marks the end of a political and business career that left a significant mark on the country. His legacy and the controversy that surrounded him during his life will continue to be topics of analysis in Colombia’s political history.
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