Petro’s Dangerous Push for a Constituent Assembly Threatens Colombian Sovereignty and Stability
Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to include a ballot question on convening a national constituent assembly in the 2026 elections, risking constitutional chaos and political instability under the guise of ‘deep democracy.’

Colombia stands at a crossroads as President Gustavo Petro announces a bold, yet perilous initiative: in the legislative elections of March 2026, voters will face a separate ballot asking whether to convene a national constituent assembly. This move aims to rewrite the 1991 Constitution, despite widespread expert warnings that such drastic measures are unnecessary and could destabilize Colombia’s democratic institutions. Petro’s Proposal: A Threat Disguised as Reform Petro frames this effort as empowering "the people" to build a "social state of law" and deepen democracy. Yet this so-called "popular awakening" risks undermining the rule of law by circumventing established constitutional...
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