Alvaro Uribe announces formation of congressional opposition bloc in Colombia

Former President Alvaro Uribe has confirmed the formation of a legislative opposition bloc, signaling increased political gridlock against the governing coalition. Concurrently, the newly elected presidents of both the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate have asserted legislative independence from the executive branch, indicating a potential shift towards a more adversarial relationship. While Pacto Histórico remains the largest bloc, the stability of governing coalitions and the practical impact of asserted legislative independence on policy remain uncertain.