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Colombia's president continues push for constituent assembly25 February 2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a formal request to begin convening a National Constituent Assembly, joined by members of his Cabinet at a ceremony in …
Colombia's president says country will vote on constituent assembly next year23 June 2025
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said that his government will be voting on a constituent assembly in next year’s elections.
In a post on social media platf…
Colombia's president proposes national referendum on multiple issues including constituent assembly5 June 2025
Colombia is at a democratic crossroads as President Gustavo Petro clashes with Congress and civil society over political disputes, legislative gridlock and stal…
Op-ed: Proposed popular consultation in Colombia risks weakening constitutional order14 March 2025
President Gustavo Petro’s idea of using a public vote and not going through Congress has caused worry in Colombia. Those who do not support it say it does not i…
Colombia's president continues pushing for constitutional reform8 July 2024
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro laid out his government’s arguments in favor of a major overhaul of Colombia’s constitution.
Petro’s new interior minister,…