Álvaro Uribe Warns of Emerging Dictatorship in Colombia, Calls for National Reclamation in 2026

In a stirring declaration from Medellín, former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe—long a staunch defender of national sovereignty—has issued a grave warning: Colombia stands at the brink of a “nascient dictatorship” under the incumbent administration of President Gustavo Petro.Uribe’s sharp critique comes at a critical moment as Colombians face rising concerns about state overreach and erosion of freedoms, echoing familiar patterns historically linked to authoritarian regimes. Drawing an explicit parallel to Fidel Castro’s Cuba, Uribe challenged citizens not to remain silent or resigned but to fight back with renewed vigor and determination.Is Colombia Sliding Toward Authoritarianism?Just days before a landmark legal...