El año en que la democracia aguantó
El 2025 será recordado por la enorme tensión institucional en Colombia. Un año en el que la democracia fue llevada al límite, estirada, presionada y provocada.
TL;DR
- 2025 was a year of extreme institutional tension and confrontation in Colombia, testing its democracy.
- Despite challenges, checks and balances from Congress, the Courts, and the media helped uphold democracy.
- The assassination of Miguel Uribe Turbay highlighted the persistent threat of political violence.
- Permanent scandals, pressure on electoral institutions, and delegitimization of dissent eroded public trust.
- Colombian democracy, though imperfect, proved resilient and remained the best institutional arrangement.
- Positive contributions came from artists, resilient entrepreneurs, local governments, and emerging women leaders.
- The author expresses responsible optimism, emphasizing that protecting democracy is a collective effort.
- 2026 presents a major test for Colombia's collective character and its ability to compete and dissent without destruction.
- Colombia ended 2025 in democracy, demonstrating its continued standing despite immense pressure.