Posts Tagged ‘Juan Manuel Santos’
Will Santos be the Savior of Land Restitution?
In his most recent opinion piece called “President Santos, Please Save Land Restitution”, columnist León Valencia strongly criticizes some of the main policies of the Santos administration.
Read MoreDid Petro´s Legal Novel Finally End?
One of the most popular arguments used to defend the national government´s position on the situation in Bogota, in particular the legal battle of Mayor Petro, is that the City was tired and needed an end to all the uncertainty.
Read MoreWhy Santos should Comply with the Precautionary Measures
There are strong legal reasons why Santos should have complied with the ICHR´s precationary measures in Bogota Mayor Petro´s case.
Read MoreRural Development that Favor Whom?
The rural development model proposed by the National Government, far from facilitating the “democratization” of the land, promotes its concentration and use in favor of large investors.
Read MoreRe-election, Peace and Democracy
A closer look at the dates when high-level government officials will be chosen reveals the enormous concentration of power that the re-election of President Santos could bring. The balance of power must be re-established and there are concrete ways of accomplishing this.
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