On relations with the U.S., Francia Marquez said it would be a decision of the Colombian people. | Photo: Colombia Info​

Bogota, May 14 (RHC)-- Colombia's vice-presidential candidate, Francia Márquez has accused the United States of intervening in the nation's elections, which will take place next May 29th.

"A statement from President Biden's US Government ambassador says that they have information of a possible financing and intervention of the Russian and Venezuelan government in the elections in Colombia. Although he did not mention the Historical Pact or Gustavo Petro, it is obvious that he was referring to our candidacy and our political bet", indicated Francia Márquez; who warned that precisely this is an action used by the US.

The vice-president of the presidential ticket, Petro-Márquez, declared that "this is a direct intervention of the U.S. Government, through Ambassador Phillipe Goldberg, in the elections", based on the fact that the diplomat referred to a possible foreign intervention in the elections.

Ambassador Phillipe Goldberg's statements allude that "we are concerned about this issue, about the possible intervention of other countries in the elections. We are working with the Government, with all the competent authorities, to prevent this intrusion in the campaign".

On the other hand, Márquez pointed out that if his political alliance reaches the presidency "would that already break the relationship with the United States? I don't think so, I think we should strengthen it and I think we would have to build it, because it would be a decision of the Colombian people", said the Colombian politician.

On the other hand, leaders of the campaign of Francia Márquez and Gustavo Petro requested guarantees before the possible risks that may still arise during the political actions before the elections and sent a letter to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).