the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Gustavo Petro voterbasePro-choice |
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 Economy › Taxes
Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseLess |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Contraception
Should the government provide greater access to contraception?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
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 |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, but only in places where crime rates are high |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseDecrease, but only on food and medicine |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseDecrease |
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 |
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 |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
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 |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseHelp |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Colombia, have the right to vote?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
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 |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Colombia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
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?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Gustavo Petro voterbaseNo |
