Galán ve en elecciones de marzo la 'primera vuelta presidencial' y propone consulta para candidato del centro

Fragmentation of Colombia's center-right political space as Nuevo Liberalismo seeks relevance post-2022 electoral failure. Galán's strategy attempts to consolidate centrist votes against both left-wing Petro government and far-right alternatives, potentially reshaping 2026 presidential dynamics through primary mechanisms rather than direct competition.

Echoes 1991 Colombian constitutional reform following Luis Carlos Galán's assassination (1989), when centrist forces negotiated institutional frameworks; current effort represents attempt to revive that political tradition amid polarization.

Uncertain policy direction during electoral transition may delay consumer-facing reforms or infrastructure investments. Political fragmentation could affect business confidence and employment decisions in the short term.

Electoral process reforms may emerge from inter-party consultations, potentially affecting campaign finance, ballot design, and party recognition systems. The consolidation of center-right candidates could influence fiscal, security, and institutional reform agendas post-2026.