79-year-old Colombian real estate magnate and 2022 presidential election runner-up Rodolfo Hernández died from colon cancer.

Rodolfo Hernández, a Colombian real estate magnate and anti-corruption advocate, died at 79 from colon cancer. He gained prominence during the 2022 presidential election, securing 28% of the votes and reaching a runoff against Gustavo Petro, who won. A former mayor of Bucaramanga, Hernández's low-cost campaign appealed to voters seeking alternatives to traditional politics. He faced corruption investigations post-election, affecting his credibility and health.

September 02, 2024
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