If, despite his great popularity, Mr Uribe were unable to secure a high enough turnout, his would-be successors would have only a few weeks to secure a popular mandate.

如果真是如此，尽管他很受欢迎，乌里韦不能确保有一个高出席率，他将只要几周的时间就可以取得民意让自己成为继承者。