Petro turned Labor Day into a campaign for his Constituent Assembly
The commemoration of Labor Day yesterday in Medellín ended up being the scenario that Gustavo Petro needed. From the stage in the Parque de las Luces, two hours late, the president launched his most explicit call for a National Constituent Assembly: 'today, committees for the constituent assembly are being formed throughout Colombia, hopefully in all municipalities. We invite you to collect signatures.'
TL;DR
- President Gustavo Petro called for the formation of committees to support a National Constituent Assembly during a Labor Day rally in Medellín.
- The initiative requires five million signatures and will be funded by public donations, excluding large businessmen or bankers.
- Accusations emerged regarding pressured attendance from employees of national entities in Antioquia, with audio evidence of directives from the Sena institution.
- Organized transportation, including buses and chivas, was arranged to bring attendees from various regions of Antioquia.
- The event experienced delays, and the venue was not completely filled, which the article suggests could indicate a lack of current support for Petro in Antioquia.
- Attendees received food vouchers due to the late arrival of the president, and propaganda for candidate Iván Cepeda was distributed.