Colombian President's Decree Ignites Political Firestorm

Colombian Presidential Debate Sparks Controversy: President Petro's Decree on Popular Consultation Faces Backlash Bogota, Colombia – June 5, 2025 – A recent presidential debate in Colombia ignited fierce debate over President Gustavo Petro's decision to call a popular consultation via decree. The move has been met with sharp criticism from opposition figures, who claim it undermines the country's constitutional framework. Miguel Uribe, a prominent participant in the debate, stated, “Al ministro de Justicia lo vamos a recibir con moción de censura porque es inaceptable que promueva el rompimiento constitucional.” (We will receive the Minister of Justice with a motion of censure because it is unacceptable that he promotes the constitutional breakdown.) Uribe's strong words highlight the deep divisions within the Colombian political landscape. Other panelists, including Paloma Valencia, Claudia López, and Francisco Barbosa, offered their own analyses of the situation, with Valencia emphasizing the importance of upholding the separation of powers. The debate underscores the significant challenges facing Colombian democracy and the intense political polarization currently gripping the nation. The full debate can be viewed on noticiascaracol.com. The event underscores the need for continued dialogue and compromise in the pursuit of a stable and democratic future for Colombia.