politics
May 8, 2026
“The declaration of a Constituent Assembly is a declaration of war”: Fajardo, along with Paloma and Claudia, warns about Petro's plan
Just three weeks before the first presidential round, EL COLOMBIANO, Teleantioquia, Telemedellín, and Blu Radio bring a presidential debate between Claud...
TL;DR
- Presidential candidates oppose Gustavo Petro's potential Constituent Assembly.
- They vow to protect the 1991 Constitution.
- Claudia López believes Petro seeks re-election through the Constituent Assembly.
- Paloma Valencia finds the 1991 Constitution sufficient and expresses concern about Petro's influence.
- Sergio Fajardo calls a Constituent Assembly a 'declaration of war' and labels Petro an 'autocrat'.
- Candidates will debate security, economy, health, employment, education, and governance.