Politics

Continuity

Cities are social conglomerates. As such, they are dynamic, and their destiny is subject to different, non-linear processes. Sometimes they advance at a good pace, other times they slow down and stagnate. All this is mediated by the actions of their leaders and the interest of communities in the evolution of these transformations.

The Double Obsolescence of the Aqueduct: A Problem of Rights and Governance

Aguas de Cartagena, the mixed company that has provided water and sewage services in Cartagena since 1995, today faces a double obsolescence: physical and administrative. This crisis compromises the sustainability of the system, the fundamental right to water, and the safety of maintenance personnel, who are targets of aggression due to social frustration over the poor quality of service.

POT and Consultation Tables

The Secretary of District Planning, Emilio Molina, presented before the Council the progress in the formulation of the Territorial Ordering Plan (POT). In this exercise, he broke down the proposal for the occupation model, urban planning treatments, and activity areas that will define the city's future. Of course, beyond maps and techniques, the core of this discussion lies in building an inclusive and representative instrument, based on new spaces for citizen participation.

The Illusion of Security Without a State

Security is a multidimensional concept. It is, firstly, a human right realized through the possibility of living without fear, with dignity and freedom. Secondly, it is a public policy objective, translated into strategies for coexistence and crime reduction. Finally, it is a power of the State, expressed through the legitimate monopoly of force, territorial control, and the preservation of public order.

Round and Round: National Constituent Assembly

The constituent discussion has returned to the center of the current debate, as President Gustavo Petro announced that on July 20, he will submit a bill to convene a National Constituent Assembly. The legal and political path will not be easy, as it requires approval in a Congress where he does not have majorities, overcoming the control of the Constitutional Court, and achieving a vote close to thirteen million citizens for the "Yes."

The Prosecutor's Office has the final say on the suspension of arrest warrants for dangerous criminals

The Attorney General's Office has the final say on the suspension of arrest warrants requested by President Gustavo Petro.

Three complaints against Petro for political participation: the Commission of Accusation defines its progress in the middle of the campaign

The Commission of Accusation continues to be the epicenter of the processes against President Gustavo Petro. Yesterday, it was revealed as breaking news that the report on the investigation for violation of campaign limits would exempt him from responsibility, in a document prepared by representative Alirio Uribe.

The fortune alias Calarcá would pay to assassinate Senator Jota Pe Hernández

Senator Jota Pe Hernández publicly denounced receiving a security alert from the Prosecutor's Office about a plan to assassinate him.

Vargas Lleras' family life: his daughter, his grandson, and the political legacy

One of the latest known images of former Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras shows him with his daughter and grandson, in a serene and familiar atmosphere.

Germán Vargas Lleras, one of Colombia's most experienced politicians

Germán Vargas Lleras established himself as one of the most prominent political figures in Colombia's recent history, accumulating over three decades of experience in various levels of public power.

Who was Germán Vargas Lleras: the politician who made power his craft and marked three decades of national life

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'Chiquito Malo', head of the Clan del Golfo wanted for extradition by the US, among those benefiting from suspension of arrests

By order of President Gustavo Petro, the National Government requested the suspension of new arrest warrants against 29 members of the Clan del Golfo, including Giovanni de Jesús Ávila Villadiego, known as alias Chiquito Malo, considered one of the most dangerous criminals in the country and wanted for extradition by the United States.