the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseLess |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
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 |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
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 › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits |
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 |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseDecrease |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
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 |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
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 |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Colombia, have the right to vote?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Colombia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
