Senator Humberto De la Calle pointed out that the criticism is justified; however, “closed lists are the mechanism to ensure parity.”
For analyst Alejandro Blanco, any reform politics it is a way of testing the prevailing democratic system. “For example, the current political regime is based on party politics and the separation of powers. The controversy between the parties arises precisely on the understanding that the imposition of closed and parity lists can be understood as a way to break through the internal structures and mechanisms of party organizations.
The academic explained that the mandatory nature of the closed lists would be in effect in the first two periods of constitutional elections from 2026, therefore each of the parties must make their lists by relying on their internal mechanisms.
Former Secretary of State Juan Fernando Cristo insisted the argument against closed lists, according to which they facilitate access to Congress for unwanted insiders, is “absurd.” “That happens on all lists. But if we compare, there are a lot more bad guys out there congressmen elected by preferential vote party lists”.
Former Senator Jorge Robledo explained that this initiative will most likely be approved; however, “no one can deny that they are excellent at hiding the worst people and the worst deals. And democracy denies forcing those of us who prefer open lists, where no one is hidden, to use them.”
Source: El Heraldo
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