Centro Democrático

Security crackdowns and state restructuring under de la Esp

31 clusters · 639 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Colombian legislative proposal seeks exceptional presidential powers

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

Colombia shifts security policy and ends peace dialogues

6 clusters · 121 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia lifts suspension on legal weapon carrying

President Abelardo de la Espriella has fundamentally restructured Colombia’s security landscape by dismantling the ‘Total Peace’ policy and reversing long-standing firearm restrictions. Through several resolutions, the a

Colombia pension and public service reform

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia pension reform sets maximum contribution limit

The Colombian government continues to navigate administrative and legal shifts regarding pensions and public service. The Constitutional Court has upheld the majority of pension reform Law 2381 of 2024, though it ordered

Misinformation regarding Colombian protests

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Universidad de Antioquia video misidentified as recent protest

Recent political tensions in Colombia have been accompanied by the circulation of misidentified audiovisual content on social media. In mid-September, a video of a large crowd in Pasto was redistributed under the false

Colombia labor and technical education reforms

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia implements labor reform amid high informality

Colombia is pursuing structural reforms to modernize its labor market and education systems. Initial efforts focused on addressing employability, technological disruption, and informality through discussions on labor mar

Colombian legislative efforts on gender and sexual education

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia Representative introduces bill to reform sexual education

In Colombia, President Abelardo De La Espriella has called for new legislation to address legal gaps regarding hormonal treatments for minors, citing the need to protect children’s rights against current interpretations

Detention of Samuel Adrián in Colombia

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Samuel Adrián arrested in Colombia over documentary controversy

Mexican content creator Samuel Adrián was detained at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá on September 13, 2026. The arrest resulted from a contempt of court order (desacato) issued by a court in Cali following a ‘

Colombia transition: fiscal deficit and austerity measures

38 clusters · 228 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Colombia Congress approves 2027 National General Budget of 634.9 trillion pesos

The transition from President Gustavo Petro to President Abelardo De la Espriella is defined by a widening fiscal gap and significant budget restructuring. Following the submission of a 575.6 trillion peso 2027 budget th

Abelardo de la Espriella administration in Colombia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Abelardo de la Espriella government shifts peace policy and personnel

The administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia has begun forming its government and shifting national security policies. Initial cabinet developments included the expected appointment of musician A

Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

Following his inauguration on August 7, President Abelardo de la Espriella has begun restructuring the Colombian government. He established a cabinet of 18 ministers adhering to gender parity laws, appointing nine men an

Election and scrutiny of Colombia Comptroller General

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Jorge Eliécer Laverde Vargas sworn in as Colombia's Comptroller General

Jorge Eliécer Laverde Vargas has been elected by the Colombian Congress as the new Comptroller General of the Republic for the 2026-2030 term, securing the position with 269 votes. Laverde Vargas, a lawyer with doctoral

Colombia tax reform and 4x1000 tax repeal proposals

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Colombia proposes gradual elimination of 4x1000 tax by 2030

In late July and early August 2026, the Centro Democrático party introduced legislative proposals in Colombia to reform key taxes. One initiative seeks to revive the “Día sin IVA” (Day without VAT) by allowing the govern