In February, the Economy Avoided a Recession But Grew by 0.6%, Falling Short of Expectations

Labor, Employment and Benefits attorney Camilo Cuervo was mentioned in an article published by La República where he discussed the new challenges facing the national government in Colombia because of the shift in regional power balances after the October elections. He pointed out that the emergence of key cities being led by officials not aligned with the current administration could significantly impact the legislative process and the advancement of proposed reforms. This leads to a challenging political landscape, where the national government must navigate changes in alliances and find strategies to move its agenda forward, even as it may face more opposition. Mr. Cuervo underscored the importance of understanding this new dynamic, as it is crucial for achieving legislative success and implementing the government's objectives.

"There's a new balance of regional powers following last October's elections, with new regional governments in Bogotá, Barranquilla, Cali and Medellín, which are not proponents of the government," he said.

READ: In February, the Economy Avoided a Recession But Grew by 0.6%, Falling Short of Expectations