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March 4, 2026 Today on the first digital morning news program in Colombia Episode 308 Hosted by: Luis Carlos Vélez In La Guajira, the bodyguard of the Secretary of the House of Representatives, Jaime Luis Lacouture, was arrested. He was carrying $145 million pesos in cash and political campaign materials for candidate Daniel Restrepo, who is seeking the seat of the controversial Carlos Trujillo, implicated in the UNGRD scandal. Germán Vargas Lleras reappears in a video from Cambio Radical, and Juan Carlos Pinzón gives him a political welcome. Gustavo Petro lashes out against the Colombian electoral system and also criticizes Marco Rubio for the US actions in Iran. The discovery of 145 million pesos in marked envelopes and campaign materials for candidate Daniel Restrepo within Jaime Luis Lacouture's security detail. The program analyzes the connection of this scandal with Senator Carlos Trujillo and the UNGRD network. In addition, President Gustavo Petro's stance on the transparency of the electoral software and the political reappearance of Germán Vargas Lleras are discussed. Internationally, reports indicate an escalation of hostilities in Iran and an anti-narcotics operation in Ecuador backed by the Southern Command. What happened to the bodyguard of the Secretary of the House? He was arrested in La Guajira with 145 million pesos in cash, distributed in envelopes bearing the names of politicians and campaign materials for Daniel Restrepo (Conservative Party). Despite the evidence, he was released due to alleged irregularities in his arrest. [01:54], [03:56] What is the MOE's warning for Sunday? Alejandra Barrios warns about the coercion of public contractors, who are being forced to fill out vote tally sheets under threat of contract non-renewal. She also mentions logistical risks in Córdoba due to the winter weather. [04:34], [47:16] Why is Petro questioning the elections? The president has expressed doubts about the vulnerability of the vote-counting software, citing a 2018 ruling by the Council of State. He has ordered the police to arrest Any vote-buyer on Sunday. [17:17], [18:18] What's happening with housing in Colombia, according to Julio César Iglesias? Forfeitures of priority interest housing (VIP) have increased by 167%. It is argued that the problem is not only the interest rate, but also the dismantling of state subsidies. [59:44], [01:00:09] CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction: "If it walks like a duck... it's vote-buying" [00:26] 00:01:33 The Scandal: 145 million in cash in a UNP truck [01:45] 00:02:47 Who is Jaime Luis Lacouture? Links to "Ñoño" Elías and Odebrecht [06:43] 00:04:24 Alejandra Barrios (MOE): Pressure on contractors and risks in La Guajira [04:24] 00:07:36 The Uribia Clan: The connection between Carlos Trujillo and the UNGRD [07:43] 00:10:52 Revealing video: The handling of cash for political advertising [10:52] 00:15:02 Analysis: Is there systematic vote buying in Colombia? [15:19] 00:16:21 Petro and the doubts about the electoral software: Will he reject the results? [17:43] 00:21:12 The return of Germán Vargas Lleras: A presidential campaign on the horizon? [22:07] 00:23:46 Petro's reaction to Marco Rubio: "Dancing instead of launching missiles" [24:26] 00:26:40 TQ News: Joint US-Ecuador operation against drug trafficking [27:08] 00:28:43 War in Iran: US destroys 17 Iranian navy ships [28:43] 00:33:50 Full interview with Alejandra Barrios (MOE) [33:50] 00:43:09 Technical explanation: How to challenge a vote at the polling station? [44:07] 00:52:10 Crisis at INPEC: 45% of electronic bracelets are not working [52:40] 00:55:39 Facts trump narratives: The collapse of social housing (VIS) [59:23] 01:05:00 Dollar Wednesday: The impact of Trump and the elections on the TRM [01:05:00] 01:11:32 Sports with Professor Vélez: Luis Suárez unstoppable and absences for the World Cup [01:11:41] #VelezInTheMorning #Elections2026 #LaGuajira #Corruption #Colombia #VargasLleras #Petro #ColombianNews We invite you to follow us on social media: X: https://x.com/lcvelez Instagram:   / luvelez   Facebook:   / veleznews