Iván Cepeda

Iván Cepeda is a presidential candidate in Colombia, running in the current election cycle. He is associated with Gustavo Petro, the current president of Colombia. Cepeda is newsworthy because he is allegedly the target of a "dirty war" originating from the United States, specifically the U.S. Department of Justice. According to news reports, the Department of Justice is accused of leaking information to U.S. media outlets in an attempt to damage Cepeda's campaign. This alleged interference is occurring during the height of the election campaign. The situation is significant because it raises questions about potential foreign interference in Colombian elections and the relationship between the U.S. and Colombian governments.