the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Gustavo Petro voterbasePro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseLess |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Contraception
Should the government provide greater access to contraception?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseDecrease |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Colombia?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo, but we should spend more to increase our border security |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Colombia, have the right to vote?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
