Caicedo presents proposals and questions his rivals in Santa Marta Presidential candidate Carlos Caicedo rallied supporters in Santa Marta, emphasizing his proven experience in governance and his roots in the Caribbean region. He presented proposals for affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and healthcare reform, while criticizing the current government’s spending and the inexperience of rivals like Abelardo de la Espriella. Caicedo vowed to eliminate corruption in healthcare and improve conditions for police and journalists.

• Carlos Caicedo, former governor and mayor, asserts his readiness to govern based on past experience.
• He promised the construction of 1,000,000 affordable housing units.
• Caicedo plans to invest in infrastructure to attract tourism and formalize labor.
• He criticized the current government’s advertising expenses and pledged to reduce them.
• The candidate aims to end healthcare intermediation and modernize regional hospitals.
• He called for better salaries for police to prevent corruption.
• Caicedo criticized the Petro government for unmet campaign promises and agricultural import policies.
• He committed to supporting journalists and improving their security.
• Caicedo positioned his leftist candidacy as distinct due to its proven ability to govern. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/regional/2026/05/12/caicedo-presenta-propuestas-y-cuestiona-a-sus-rivales-en-santa-marta/