Senator from the Democratic Center referred to the party's vote regarding Gustavo Petro's departure from the country: "Democratic conviction"

Senator Julia Correa of the Centro Democrático party has addressed the recent decision by her party to vote in favor of authorizing President Gustavo Petro’s international travel. The move, which granted the president permission to leave the country, has sparked ongoing public and political criticism regarding the party's stance.

Correa defended the vote as a matter of democratic conviction. The incident highlights the internal and external scrutiny surrounding the opposition party's legislative cooperation with the current administration's executive agenda.