Amid the growing electoral debate ahead of the 2026 presidential election, candidate Juan Daniel Oviedo has issued a clear warning that the next president will face three serious economic threats or “mines that remove legs” that, according to him, are “well buried” and could endanger the stability of the country if not addressed seriously and far from polarization.
During an interview with Blu radioanalyzed the current political situation, criticized the simplistic interpretation of the polls and defended the need to reach a moderate consensus in the face of the challenges that Colombia will face in the coming years.
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According to Juan Daniel Oviedo, the latest Invamer survey reveals a politically divided country. The study shows that about a third of the population supports the continuity of the Gustavo Petro government project, but the majority are looking for other alternatives, albeit without a voice or a unified project. “There is a force that recognizes and supports President Petro’s project and a majority force that is looking for alternatives.”
Oviedo’s analysis shows that the apparent polarization does not represent a final or final decision. He rejected “stubborn anti-Petrism” and stressed the importance of “moving away from extreme positions,” proposing instead “a consensus on sensible proposals.”
According to the politician, the poll reflects a high level of indecision, with 11.3% of the total and at least thirty names of pre-candidates, which, according to Oviedo, discredits any early conclusion about the election result.
One of the central points of Oviedo’s intervention was to warn of the immediate economic challenges that the next president will face. Three main threats identified:
- Energy insecurity
According to Oviedo’s analysis, “Irresponsibility in national energy policy can lead to a blackout and a slowdown in production and even to social conflicts.“The candidate stressed that the current leadership of the sector poses structural risks, a concern repeatedly expressed by various economic sectors in the country.
- Tax unsustainability
Oviedo stressed that the new government would preserve “a country on the verge of bankruptcy.” He stressed that the indicators show a historic budget deficit. In his words: “The next government must implement a development and future vision hand in hand with the private sector, but within a very limited fiscal environment.”
In addition, he expected that the alarm bells had not yet sounded as the Guarantee Law came into force in the last half of the current government, but the financial vulnerability would become clear after the change in leadership.
- Economy is based on consumption
The third warning points out that recent economic growth has been based primarily on domestic consumption, a model that Oviedo says is “unsustainable in the long term.” He explained: “We are having a good time now, but accelerating consumption growth will bring a sharp adjustment in August 2026He compared the current cycle to the Christmas season: Colombians are spending more because of favorable economic conditions and, once the effect is over, have to deal with the consequences.
In his dialogue with the broadcaster, he explained that variables such as low food prices and a recent reduction in inflation give a feeling of prosperity, although his forecasts point to an impending adjustment that will impact employment and salaries.
Juan Daniel Oviedo suggested that the presidential debate should not simplify the scenario into a binary confrontation, but should focus on offering alternatives with a vision of the future and social responsibility. He insisted: “We need people capable of shaping the country’s economic future, and citizens must choose prepared and responsible options“.
When asked about his participation in cross-party consultation mechanisms in March 2026, Oviedo confirmed his interest in expressing this will, but warned against joining groups that hold extreme positions or base their statements on personal differences.
Their call aims to create central options capable of bringing together leaders with different but unified positions. “For a sensible, orderly future far from extremes,” he summarized.
Oviedo’s invitation is to approach the 2026 electoral process responsibly, being aware of the economic and social challenges and not falling into polarizing narratives.
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