Arturo Calle urges businesses to invest in social programs: “Let’s not think about the grave.”

Colombian businessman Arturo Calle has issued a direct public appeal to the private sector to take an active role and dedicate resources to social investment during the presidential administration of Abelardo de la Espriella. The founder of the prominent fashion brand urged business leaders to prioritize social development, famously stating, "Let's not think about the grave."

The call to action, reported ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration, highlights the ongoing debate regarding the corporate sector's social responsibilities and its relationship with incoming government leadership in Colombia.