Politics on Mute? Not in Colombia, Even in a Pandemic.
Politics on Mute? Not in Colombia, Even in a Pandemic.
Legislating over Zoom in Colombia is inflaming existing tensions and may even be undermining democracy.
BOGOTÁ – Congressional politics were already chaotic before the pandemic Then came Zoom Beginning on May 14, members of Congress will have the option of attending plenary sessions on the video conference platform or in person at the legislature – so long as they follow precautions, including the mandatory use of masks Lawmakers have been trying out the platform since March 28, when President Iván Duque issued a decree permitting virtual meetings for Congress and other governing bodies during the COVID-19 emergency But thus far the process of figuring out how to...
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