politics
May 8, 2026
Polls: Half-truths made to measure
Portafolio Journalist 05/07/2026 20:43 Updated: 05/07/2026 20:43
TL;DR
- Voting in Colombia is regressing from informed choices to personal interest.
- A bad election risks democracy, the economy, and private property, potentially leading to unsustainable populism.
- Social media manipulation and government involvement are distorting the electorate, especially vulnerable populations.
- Many recent polls have been inaccurate without consequences, incentivizing 'useful vote' theory.
- The author urges a focus on solid arguments and feasible proposals in public debates, rather than relying on misleading polls.
- The integrity of the State Social of Law, security, and democracy are at risk.