Minute by minute: follow all the details of Portafolio's #TheEconomicDebate
The pre-candidates of the Great Alliance for Colombia, in the last campaign debate, talking about economy and business in Portafolio. Photo: Fernando Ariza
TL;DR
- Paloma Valencia proposed reforms for the pension system, suggesting early savings and using resource royalties, and alternative retirement options.
- Mauricio Cárdenas opposed state control over savings, advocating for a democratic and open country, and criticizing potential corruption.
- Aníbal Gaviria highlighted the need for a credit policy to support informal sectors, education, and housing, and proposed a national effort to combat insecurity.
- Juan Daniel Oviedo pointed out the significant and consistent government spending on security over the last decade, suggesting a need to reassess strategies.
- Vicky Dávila focused on reducing government spending, restoring investor confidence, and ensuring legal stability for contracts to create employment.
- The debate addressed the weakening of the public services sector and the need for contractual protection to attract foreign investment.
- Candidates discussed the fiscal situation, with Vicky Dávila calling for spending cuts and Mauricio Cárdenas advocating for social investment in areas dominated by armed groups.