Maria Fernanda Cabal

Maria Fernanda Cabal

Colombia ColombiapoliticianFemale5.7Global Dominance: 0.01%

María Fernanda Cabal is a Colombian politician and senator known for her strong conservative views and vocal criticism of the current government's security policies. She has been an outspoken advocate for the military and law enforcement, often highlighting her concerns about the growing influence of armed groups in Colombia. Her recent comments regarding the resignation of Defense Minister Iván Velásquez underscore her belief that the government has failed to adequately support the armed forces in combating crime and violence.

Power5,817
Reach845,699

Country presence

Recent news mentions

María Fernanda Cabal criticized Cepeda and Petro for their actions during the election.

Reconocimiento de Iván Cepeda a la victoria de Abelardo de la Espriella desata reacciones en el país político
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-24
3.0

María Fernanda Cabal is a senator from the Centro Democrático and a former presidential candidate who shared her controversial opinions on the electoral contest.

'No podemos dejar que Petro y Cepeda sigan gobernando este país'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-01
6.0

María Fernanda Cabal is the wife of José Félix Lafaurie and was defeated by Paloma Valencia in the candidate selection.

José Félix Lafaurie renuncia oficialmente al Centro Democrático y anuncia su paso a Salvación Nacional, partido que apoya a Abelardo de la Espriella
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-25
5.0

María Fernanda Cabal is a senator and a prominent figure among the supporters of the cabalismo movement.

La oposición en su babelinto
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-01
5.0

María Fernanda Cabal is mentioned as the wife of José Félix Lafaurie and a senator involved in the political situation.

José Félix Lafaurie pide escisión del Centro Democrático como ‘salida digna’
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-26
6.0

María Fernanda Cabal is a senator from the Centro Democrático who criticized the government's spending on embassies.

Congresistas y gremios piden a la Corte Constitucional 'frenar' el decreto de emergencia económica del gobierno de Gustavo Petro
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-20
4.0

Senator María Fernanda Cabal expressed her doubts about the victory of Paloma Valencia and fears a 'pact formula' for the uribismo to support another candidate.

María Fernanda Cabal sigue dudando de la victoria de Paloma Valencia y teme que haya 'fórmula pactada' para que el uribismo apoye a otro candidato
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-18
5.0

María Fernanda Cabal has raised doubts about the survey results that favored Paloma Valencia.

Ante polémicas, Centro Democrático publica resultados de las encuestas que eligieron a Paloma Valencia como candidata presidencial del uribismo
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-16
4.0

María Fernanda Cabal expressed her respect for the commitment to support the newly elected candidate Paloma Valencia.

María Fernanda Cabal se pronunció tras victoria de Paloma Valencia como nueva candidata del CD; solicitó publicar el proceso de encuestas y auditoría
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-16
8.0

María Fernanda Cabal was also a candidate for the presidential endorsement from the Centro Democrático.

¿qué tan viable es su aspiración?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-16
6.0

María Fernanda Cabal expressed excitement over José Antonio Kast's victory.

'Los resultados dejan una lección directa'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-15
9.0

María Fernanda Cabal presented her book ‘Yo soy Cabal’, which collects her personal, family, and political history.

'Que este libro sea entrar en la intimidad de una persona sencilla, con deseo de servir a un país'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-11
9.0

María Fernanda Cabal called the rejection of the tax reform a great news for the country.

Comisión del Senado votó en contra
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-09
8.0

María Fernanda Cabal is mentioned in the context of the article but her specific actions are not detailed.

Corte Constitucional echa para atrás decisión de magistrado Carvajal y dice que sí estudiará 'decretazo' de consulta popular
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-04
5.0