Petro Administration Unveils Bill for National Constituent Assembly in Shanghai

President Gustavo Petros administration has unveiled a bill in Shanghai for a National Constituent Assembly to draft a new Constitution for Colombia, aiming to reshape the nations governance.

• The project of law was introduced by Justice Minister Eduardo Montealegre, emphasizing a new participatory approach to constitutional reform in Colombia.
• The proposed National Constituent Assembly mirrors historical assemblies like the National Constituent Assembly (France), aiming to engage citizens in the constitutional drafting process.
• The announcement in Shanghai signifies a strategic choice of location, possibly aimed at attracting international attention and support for the constitutional reform efforts in Colombia.