Gabriel Vallejo
Director of the Democratic Centre party of Colombia · Democratic Centre (Centro Democrático)
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Security and drugs
Armed groups Defeat them militarily
Said
He welcomed President De la Espriella's closing of the 'total peace' dialogue tables, saying terrorism is fought with character and determination.
“Otro gran acierto. Al terrorismo se le combate con carácter y determinación.”
Our translation Another great success. Terrorism is fought with character and determination.
- Coca cropsNothing on record yet
- ExtraditionNothing on record yet
Economy and services
Oil and gas New oil and gas exploration
Said
He criticised the government for ending the exploration and extraction of gas, oil, coal and other mineral and energy resources.
“Quieren gastar más plata, pero quieren acabar (y lo están logrando) con la exploración y explotación del gas, del petróleo, del carbón, del cobre y de cuanto recurso minero energético tiene Colombia.”
Our translation They want to spend more money, but they want to end (and they are succeeding) the exploration and extraction of gas, oil, coal, copper and every mining and energy resource Colombia has.
Source @GabrielJVallejo on X
Health reform Keep the EPS insurers, fix them
Said
He opposed a model in which the EPS insurers would only manage health risk without bearing it, calling it a step back for the insurance system.
“Pagarles por gestionar sólo el riesgo sin asumirlo, es un retroceso al sistema de aseguramiento.”
Our translation Paying them to only manage the risk without assuming it is a step backwards for the insurance system.
Source @GabrielJVallejo on X
The constitution
Constituent assembly No constituent assembly
Said
He said Petro's real aim is a constituent assembly to stay in power and that his side will not allow it.
“Su verdadera intención, al mejor estilo “chavista” es una asamblea nacional constituyente que le permita perpetuarse en el poder y convertirnos en la nueva Venezuela. Tiene un problema: no se lo vamos a permitir!”
Our translation His real intention, in the best “chavista” style, is a national constituent assembly that lets him perpetuate himself in power and turn us into the new Venezuela. He has a problem: we are not going to allow it!
Source @GabrielJVallejo on X
No change of mind on record yet: every position above is the latest they have stated, with its date.
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