Colombia’s Petro Pushes Dangerous Constituent Assembly Amid Political Turmoil

In a move that should set off alarm bells far beyond Colombia’s borders, President Gustavo Petro’s government has unveiled a contentious draft bill to convene a National Constituent Assembly. Ostensibly aimed at transforming the nation, this initiative—announced by Justice Minister Eduardo Montealegre while abroad in China—threatens to disrupt Colombia’s constitutional order at a critical juncture. Is This Reform or a Power Grab Disguised as Progress? The proposed assembly would consist of 71 delegates equally divided between men and women, tasked with rewriting Colombia's Constitution. While Montealegre insists the process will not revoke Congress or reverse international human rights commitments, critics...