Crisis del Pereira: las tres propuestas de Dimayor para reemplazar su cupo en la Liga Deportivo Pereira is at risk of being disaffiliated from professional football if outstanding salary payments are not resolved by mid-December. This situation could lead to a league with 19 teams in 2026, prompting the Dimayor to consider three proposals to fill the potential vacancy. Clubs like Envigado and Patriotas Boyacá are actively asserting their claims to remain or ascend to the first division.

• Deportivo Pereira could be disaffiliated if it fails to settle salary debts by mid-December.
• The potential disappearance of Pereira would alter the 2026 league system, starting with 19 teams.
• Three proposals are being considered by Dimayor to fill the vacant spot.
• Envigado claims it should retain its place in the Liga BetPlay if Pereira is removed, citing their relegation based on average standings.
• Patriotas Boyacá argues for promotion based on their third-place finish in the Torneo BetPlay’s reclassification.
• A third proposal suggests a special tournament between second-division clubs to determine who occupies Pereira’s spot.
• Similar tournament formats have been used in the past to adjust league numbers. https://nicaragua-hub.syndichain.com/articles/8fa5126a-0e28-4192-9f0f-51afca6fcf0f https://www.eluniversal.com.co/deportes/2025/12/04/crisis-del-pereira-las-tres-propuestas-de-dimayor-para-reemplazar-su-cupo-en-la-liga/