Westcol sparks controversy after announcement. Photo: Facebook WestCol
The Antioquian streamer Luis Villa, better known as Westcolhas generated a new controversy announcing during one of his live broadcasts his possible candidacy for Mayor of Medellín in 2026.
With millions of followers, this content creator has achieved great popularity in the world of video games, but this time, his statements have sparked a debate about his foray into politics.
Westcol He made it clear that he does not identify with either the left or the right, but rather considers himself “on the side of the people«. Also, during his broadcast, he mentioned: “Westcol mayor in 2026, you understand? You’ll see me around with a tie.”.
This announcement has divided opinions, between those who see it as a joke and those who believe it could be a real intention, even some followers showed their support, stating that they would vote for him if he ran.
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However, others expressed concern at the idea of an influencer taking on such a position of responsibility.
It should be noted that, Westcol He also claimed to be the only one capable of “to knock down the movie for everyone“, referring to his ability to attract a large number of votes if he were to run, and asserted that his vision and audacity had led him to success, and that his candidacy would be “the best idea in the world.”
WestCOL confirms that he will run for Mayor of Medellin. 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/WpcLc7idkt
— 𝒟𝑒𝓂 (@demross_) August 13, 2024
Although the influencer’s words have caused quite a stir, it is not clear whether it is a serious statement or simply a joke, since the streamer personality, known for his provocative comments, leaves in the air the possibility that his candidacy is real.
It is important to note that this is not the first time that Westcol is at the center of controversy, previously, he was criticized for using offensive and discriminatory language against the LGBTIQ+ community during his broadcasts, which led to a ruling against him by the Constitutional Court.
2024-08-15 13:30:42
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