"NO HAY PETROURIBISMO, ES CORTESÍA PARLAMENTARIA" | Por la Mañana con Carlos Acosta y Carlos Chacón

📲 The battle for governance and the future of the right wing in the Colombian Congress! Carlos Chacón, executive director of the Hernán Echavarría Olózaga Institute of Political Science, analyzes the election of the new Senate president, debunking conspiracy theories and explaining the realignment of parliamentary forces. Download our app now and watch the full analytical interview on our platform to understand the legislative dynamics of the incoming government. 👉 Download it here: https://onelink.to/4h4t9t Carlos Chacón, executive director of the Hernán Echavarría Olózaga Institute of Political Science, debunks simplistic interpretations of the election of Honorio Henríquez as president of the Colombian Senate against the candidate backed by President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Chacón emphasizes that the result does not represent a rupture or an unnatural ideological alliance, but rather the exercise of courtesy and parliamentary autonomy in favor of the majority bloc of the coalition. The institutional analyst categorically rejects the claims made by influencers about a supposed pact among elites or "Petro-Uribism," pointing out that the multi-party dynamic requires situational negotiations where blocs adapt their strategies without abandoning their principles. Chacón highlights the fact that sectors of the left ended up supporting the option promoted by former President Álvaro Uribe, setting a precedent of institutional respect: "We didn't see the Democratic Center joining the Historical Pact; we saw the Historical Pact joining the Democratic Center to elect a president who, in any case, is from the governing coalition. Iván Cepeda ended up voting for the one Uribe endorsed." In the area of ​​democratic guarantees, the institute's director emphasizes that Henríquez's leadership in the legislature ensures a space of formal respect for political minorities, dismantling the narrative of official persecution. He also highlights that the traditional bloc that supported the previous administration maintains its influence in parliamentary debate, complicating the incoming administration's ability to secure automatic majorities for its reforms. Finally, Carlos Chacón projects that this first clash in Congress reflects a fundamental struggle for hegemony and representation of right-wing and conservative sectors in the lead-up to the regional elections. Faced with the emergence of new groups like National Salvation and the potential recognition of Defenders of the Homeland, the Democratic Center seeks to protect its regional and parliamentary positions: "Here, too, what is at stake is who maintains political strength as the right-wing party." In the Morning on America with Carlos Acosta | Monday to Friday 7:00 am ET