politics
May 7, 2026
Respectful electoral letter to the voter
I am no one to tell you who to vote for. That decision is yours, it is intimate, and whatever it is deserves respect. Yes, even if you decide to vote for someone like Iván Cepeda, who has been telling us in no uncertain terms for months that he wants to change the Constitution of Colombia. Your vote, your conscience.
TL;DR
- Voters should not let anger be their only deciding factor.
- Colombia should avoid choosing between two extremes, described as 'fire and gasoline.'
- Examples from Brazil (Lula vs. Bolsonaro) and Argentina (Kirchnerism vs. Milei) show that extreme reactions can worsen polarization and societal problems.
- Gustavo Petro's administration is criticized for arrogance, eroding trust, and deterring investment.
- Choosing an extreme to counteract another extreme risks a downward spiral into a worse situation.