Sondra Macollins explains why, as the anonymous candidate, she wants to be president of Colombia
In Noticias RCN, presidential candidates present their proposals. One month before the first round, in Fuera del Set, José Manuel Acevedo spoke with Sondra Macollins, a lawyer who managed to collect over a million signatures to participate in the race to reach the Casa de Nariño.
TL;DR
- Sondra Macollins is an independent presidential candidate running on a platform of radical change.
- She has collected over 1.1 million signatures to qualify for the presidency, eschewing traditional political party support.
- Macollins proposes eliminating governorships and reducing Congress by 33% to save significant funds.
- These savings would be redirected to municipalities to address basic needs like education, health, and potable water.
- She advocates for universal digital connectivity as a fundamental human right and a tool for modernization.
- Macollins believes it is time for a woman to lead Colombia, citing the country's female majority and global trends.
- Her strategy involves using technology, AI, and blockchain to enhance transparency and citizen participation in governance.
- She aims to re-engage young people, particularly 'ninis' (neither studying nor working), by offering a relevant education and purpose.
- Macollins also plans to implement digital literacy programs for older adults in rural areas.