The Economist, one of the most prestigious media in the world and generator of opinion for political leaders and businessmen, He launched a harsh criticism of the Government of President Gustavo Petro and pointed out that “his goal of total peace seems unattainable.”
The magazine recounted the actions that have marked these months of President Petro’s term, highlighting the increase in violence that the country has experienced, especially at the hands of the ELN.
Consequently, the outlet noted that “total peace seems more like a slogan than an achievable goal.”
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The article, which is in the digital version, gives an account of the president’s challenges in achieving what he promised in the campaign and the lack of support he has had in some sectors. Even, The outlet highlights the objections of the Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa, about the possible pardon of criminals proposed by the judicial reform.
However, The Economist also published this editorial in its printed version, in the ‘The Americas’ section, under the headline ‘Total Chaos’.
What does the article say?
The Economist notes that “when Gustavo Petro came to power as Colombia’s first openly left-wing president last year, he made achieving full peace his top priority. Less than a year later, his search for peace seems more unstable than ever.
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The magazine also recounts the difficulties that the last presidents of Colombia have had in their governments, among whom he names Iván Duque and Juan Manuel Santos.
It also explains the failed bilateral ceasefire that was announced on December 31 with different criminal gangs.the attempted dialogue with the Clan del Golfo, the ELN attacks, the kidnappings and their reforms before Congress.
“Both the ELN and the Clan del Golfo are no longer part of the ceasefire. The ELN claims it never signed up in the first place, while Petro ended the truce with the Clan del Golfo on March 19. after the gang was found to be involved in a mining strike,” the article cites.
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The Economist emphasizes that violence in Colombia has escalated in recent weeksand that is added to the crisis with the miners of Bajo Cauca, the kidnapping of 70 police officers and the ELN attack in Catatumbo.
“Meanwhile, Petro’s cabinet turned against him in February over a health reform. Total Peace seems more like a slogan than an achievable goal”, concludes the article.
For the moment, President Gustavo Petro has not made reference to this article.
