# Rebranding of Colombia's Partido Republicano > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rebranding-of-colombias-partido-republicano > Updated: 2026-10-13T19:14:20.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Liga de Gobernantes Anticorrupción (LIGA) has officially rebranded as the Partido Republicano following approval from the National Electoral Council. The movement, which traces its origins to the 2022 presidential candidacy of the late Rodolfo Hernández, has adopted a new visual identity. Former Senator María Fernanda Cabal has joined the party as its first prominent member in this new phase after departing from the Centro Democrático. Cabal indicated her move was motivated by a desire for professional autonomy and a perceived lack of support from former President Álvaro Uribe. She intends to use the platform to promote a “new right” focused on combating crime, defending private enterprise, and protecting individual liberty. The party aims to establish itself as a hard-right political force ahead of the 2027 territorial and 2030 presidential elections by building regional structures through the involvement of merchants and business leaders. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Colombian politicians shift party affiliations and seek regional leadership Colombian politician María Fernanda Cabal joins the Partido Republicano after leaving Centro Democrático, while Yamilex Charris emerges as a potential 2027 mayoral candidate for Santa Marta. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-politicians-shift-party-affiliations-and-seek-regional-leadership ### 2026-10-04: Partido Republicano rebrands in Colombia with María Fernanda Cabal The Liga de Gobernantes Anticorrupción has rebranded as the Partido Republicano in Colombia. Former Senator María Fernanda Cabal has joined the new right-wing movement to promote its political agenda. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/partido-republicano-rebrands-in-colombia-with-mara-fernanda-cabal --- Cite as: Rebranding of Colombia's Partido Republicano. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rebranding-of-colombias-partido-republicano