Barbarism
Cali, Colombia April 26, 2026. Terrorist attack in the El Túnel sector, in Cajibío. Photo: CEET
TL;DR
- Recent violence in southwestern Colombia is described as pure terrorism, exceeding the norms of armed conflict.
- The article criticizes President Petro's response to the violence and dismisses attempts to attribute it to political maneuvering.
- The government is accused of wasting experience and weakening operational capacity by changing high command and reducing resources.
- Strategic voting is urged to defeat the continuation of an administration perceived to have eroded progress.
- The narrative that past achievements were failures is challenged, highlighting progress in poverty reduction, opportunities, and economic growth.
- Paloma Valencia and Juan Daniel Oviedo are presented as a solid alternative for the presidency due to their experience, preparation, and technical capacity.