Petro Urges Colombians to Sign for Constituent Assembly to Advance Reforms

President Gustavo Petro is making a bold move to reshape Colombia's political landscape by championing the idea of a National Constituent Assembly. This initiative, born from frustration with congressional gridlock on his social reform agenda, aims to bypass legislative hurdles and directly implement changes.

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Uno, el capítulo de los actos legislativos que hagan realidad los derechos fundamentales del pueblo de Colombia, individual, social y colectivamente. Y otro con la reforma del sistema político que arrincone definitivamente, penal y socialmente la corrupción en Colombia

Petro argues that the current 1991 Constitution needs significant additions, specifically two new chapters: one to solidify fundamental rights and another to overhaul the political system and eradicate corruption. He contends that reforms in health, pensions, agriculture, and mining, which have stalled in Congress, are essential for the country's progress and are mandated by the people.

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Todas estas reformas que garantizan los derechos fundamentales que la Constitución del 91 ordenó (...) hay que hacerlas aprobar, es orden del pueblo

The call for citizen support through signature collection highlights Petro's strategy of leveraging popular will to pressure the incoming Congress. While opponents, particularly from the right, view this as an unnecessary disruption and a potential ploy to reinstate presidential re-election, Petro and his allies see it as the only viable path to achieving transformative change and fulfilling the promises of the 1991 Constitution. The push for a constituent assembly is a defining moment in Petro's presidency, reflecting his commitment to a more inclusive and less corrupt Colombia.

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Hoy se constituyen en toda Colombia, ojalá en todos los municipios, los comités por la Constituyente. Invitamos a recoger las firmas