politics
diciembre 28, 2025
El modelo Petro
Por David González Escobar - [email protected]
TL;DR
- President Petro declared an economic emergency, which the author views as a disregard for constitutional limits and separation of powers.
- The argument that Congress's failure to approve new taxes justifies an emergency decree is seen as a denial of democratic order and legislative power.
- The government's decision to withdraw support from Colfuturo, a public-private alliance for overseas study, is criticized as an ideological move to eliminate private sector participation.
- The author contends that the government prioritizes state control over functional systems, citing the health system's issues and corruption scandals as examples of statism's failings.
- The article suggests Petro's model involves challenging the constitution, damaging public finances, and accumulating corruption scandals, while maintaining popularity.
- The upcoming 2026 elections are framed as a critical moment for the country's direction.