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Some six months have passed since the first left-wing government took over the reins of Colombia from President Gustavo Petro. During this time, the president has promoted several and profound reforms at the tax, health, labor and pension levels, which have caused different opinions and increased polarization within the conservative Colombian society. In this edition of El Debate we put the magnifying glass on what the South American country has experienced in recent months.
Recently, the streets of the most important cities in Colombia have been the scene of demonstrations, both for and against the reforms promoted by President Gustavo Petro, increasing the polarization of society.
The health reform proposal has been one of the most controversial, since it proposes making a total change in access to the health system as Colombians currently know it, which has generated strong debates in the country.
The president has also promoted a renewed relationship with Venezuela, a country with which ties had been severed for more than six years. On the other hand, the president has also promoted peace talks with the guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Mexico.
How will the Government achieve the unity of all sectors to carry out its reforms? What balance has the president’s management left during these first six months? How viable are the reforms proposed by the first left-wing government in Colombia? We break it down with the help of our guests:
– Isabel Cristina Zuleta, senator from the Historical Pact party.
– Ciro Alejandro Ramírez, senator from the Centro Democrático party.