Un Congreso plural y representativo para Colombia

A las puertas de las elecciones legislativas de Colombia, la columnista Rosa María Agudelo llama a un Congreso fuerte, técnico y plural para equilibrar el poder y promover un debate riguroso.

En su columna publicada el 28 de febrero de 2026, Rosa María Agudelo destaca la importancia de las elecciones al Congreso de Colombia, que se celebrarán en ocho días. Presenta este voto como decisivo para mantener el equilibrio de poderes en el país.  Agudelo relata haber moderado un debate en la Agenda Regional esta semana, con treinta candidatos de diversos orígenes ideológicos. Los auditorios estaban abarrotados y las redes sociales amplificaron cada intervención. Lo describe como un ejercicio democrático genuino, con candidatos debatiendo ideas, preguntas técnicas rigurosas de la academia y cobertura mediática imparcial. Los ciudadanos se tomaron tiempo para evaluar propuestas y trayectorias.  Aboque por un Congreso que proporcione un foro para que el Ejecutivo presente reformas mientras garantiza un escrutinio riguroso, oponiéndose a aprobaciones automáticas o bloqueos irresponsables. Independientemente del resultado presidencial, Agudelo defiende un bloque legislativo deliberativo o una oposición responsable. El Congreso, afirma, no debe servir ni como notaría del gobierno ni como bastión de sabotaje.  Agudelo enfatiza que la diversidad en regiones, sectores productivos y visiones sociales es una fortaleza que permite construir consensos duraderos y corregir excesos. El voto informado, concluye, fortalece la República y salvaguarda la democracia.

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