COThe article discusses the current political landscape in Colombia after the election of a new president, highlighting the diminished influence of center parties. The author argues that while center politicians often attribute the country’s polarization to external factors like social media and populist rhetoric, they fail to recognize their own role in fostering division. Through an anecdote involving a centrist presidential campaign, the article illustrates how the center misinterprets public concerns about corruption. Instead of addressing systemic issues of injustice and inequality, the center reduces politics to technical and administrative matters, assuming voters act purely out of rational calculation rather than emotional or existential grievances.
Bias read (Progressive): The article critiques centrist politicians for failing to address deeper societal issues and for reducing complex political problems to simplistic explanations. It highlights the perspective of ordinary citizens like Rafael, who view corruption as a symptom of broader injustice, suggesting a more nu
