Former presidential candidate Santiago Botero defended himself against accusations regarding campaign expenses: “I paid for it myself.”

Former presidential candidate Santiago Botero Jaramillo, also known as "Balín," has publicly addressed and defended himself against accusations regarding his reported campaign expenses prior to the first presidential round. The statements were issued by Botero through his social media channels in response to recent scrutiny and allegations concerning the financing of his electoral bid.

The controversy centers on the reporting and management of campaign expenditures associated with Botero's run for the presidency. In his defense, the former candidate asserted that he financed his campaign independently, stating, "Yo me la pagué solo" (I paid for it myself), as he sought to counter the accusations and clarify his financial autonomy during the electoral process.