Colombia's first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, considers a constitution rewrite for progressive reforms amid conservative opposition.

Colombia's first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, is considering a rewrite of the country's constitution to push through his progressive reform agenda, facing resistance from conservative institutions. Petro has called for a national constituent assembly, which allows a rewrite of the constitution, as a means to overcome opposition. The national constituent assembly was last used in 1991.

March 16, 2024
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