Iván Cepeda, president?
Member of the ICP Steering Committee. [email protected] 05.05.2026 21:17 Updated: 05.05.2026 21:17
TL;DR
- The article uses a fictional scenario (ucronia) to analyze the potential presidency of Iván Cepeda.
- Cepeda is presented as a political continuation of Petro, transitioning from populist socialism to Marxist capitalism.
- Cepeda's proposed 'inclusive dialogue' and 'national agreement' are described as a political trick ('trampantojo').
- The article suggests that these proposals could lead to a National Constituent Assembly, similar to Venezuela's experience.
- This Venezuelan parallel is associated with the downfall of separated powers, indefinite reelection, and socialist economic policies leading to misery.