18
June 2025
Past Event
Colombia’s Critical Moment: A Conversation with Enrique Peñalosa

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Colombia’s Critical Moment: A Conversation with Enrique Peñalosa

Past Event
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June 18, 2025
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18
June 2025
Past Event

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Inquiries: [email protected].

Speakers:
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Enrique Peñalosa

Former Mayor, Bogotá and Presidential Pre-candidate

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Daniel Batlle

Adjunct Fellow

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The recent assassination attempt against senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay and subsequent violence highlight Colombia’s deepening political polarization—a trend exacerbated by President Gustavo Petro’s divisive rhetoric and governing approach.

Petro’s confrontational approach has met significant legislative opposition, with Colombia’s Congress voting down several structural reforms. Recently, the Colombian Senate blocked Petro’s proposed national referendum on labor laws, though the president continues to pursue the measure. Meanwhile, Colombia faces mounting challenges: coca production has surged to record levels, criminal organizations have expanded their territorial control, and the country’s fiscal deficit is growing.

Enrique Peñalosa, who served two terms as mayor of Bogotá and is a pre-candidate for the country’s presidency, will join Hudson’s Daniel Batlle to examine Colombia’s political environment and discuss how to resolve the country’s legislative gridlock.

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