Candidate criticizes centralism and defends a country of regions
During the presidential debate organized by Caracol Televisión, broadcast nationally and on digital platforms, candidate Carlos Caicedo presented a proposal focused on the social transformation of territories, state decentralization, and a structural reform of Colombian institutions.
TL;DR
- Carlos Caicedo proposes a move towards greater decentralization in Colombia, similar to federal countries like Mexico and the United States.
- He argues that centralism is a root cause of abandonment and inequality in the regions.
- Caicedo states that regions generate over 70% of resources but receive only about 11% back, advocating for at least 50% to remain in the territories.
- He supports a Constituent Assembly to reform the country's political and administrative model.
- Increased resource flow to regions must be accompanied by strict control and vigilance mechanisms to prevent corruption.
- Caicedo criticizes the dependency on Bogotá for essential services and appointments, linking it to poverty.