{"id":239926,"date":"2026-07-20T15:11:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/installation-of-congress-2026-live-president-gustavo-petros-final-speech\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:11:41","slug":"installation-of-congress-2026-live-president-gustavo-petros-final-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/installation-of-congress-2026-live-president-gustavo-petros-final-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Installation of Congress 2026 LIVE: President Gustavo Petro’s Final Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Senate and the House of Representatives begin a new legislative four-year period in a solemn session that will define the first decisions of the parliamentary agenda<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Jul 20, 2026 11:03 am EST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The session will bring together for the first time the new congressmen, who will formally assume their functions for the constitutional period 2026-2030.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Colombia begins this Monday, July 20, a new legislative period with the installation of the Congress of the Republic for the four-year period 2026-2030. This event coincides with the commemoration of the 216 years since the Cry of Independence and marks one of the last institutional appearances of Gustavo Petro as president, before the presidential transition scheduled for August 7.<\/p>\n

The solemn session, which will take place from 3:00 pm in the Elliptical Hall of the National Capitol, will gather the new members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. <\/b> During the day, the election of the Congressional boards of directors for the 2026-2027 legislature will also be a focal point, along with the debate on the initial issues that the new Legislature must address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alfredo Deluque added new support for the presidency of the Senate: the Liberal Party announced its support<\/h2>\n

The Senate bench of the community put the decision to a vote. Seeks to strengthen democratic dialogue and respect for institutions<\/h3>\n
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By <\/span>Carol Salazar<\/p>\n

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Alfredo Deluque has the support of the Liberal Party for the presidency of the Senate, currently occupied by Lidio Garc\u00eda.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The bid for the presidency of the Senate of the Republic is ongoing, with Senator Alfredo Deluque from the U Party appearing to have the edge. Deluque is competing against legislator Honorio Henr\u00edquez from the Democratic Center and has now secured the backing of the Liberal Party, enhancing his chances for election.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Gustavo Petro will make his last intervention in Congress<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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In the agenda for the plenary session on July 20, 2026, Gustavo Petro is expected to deliver his last speech as president of Colombia, considering that his term concludes on August 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In his remarks, Petro is anticipated to reflect on his administration and present data about the policies implemented during his term. He will officially declare the installation of Congress sessions for the 2026 – 2027 period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Paloma Valencia assured that the Democratic Center \u201cearned\u201d the Presidency of the Senate: \u201cIt is appropriate that they respect it\u201d<\/h2>\n

The former congresswoman recalled that the community has the majority as a government party and that, in addition, it served as the opposition during the four years of Gustavo Petro’s administration.<\/h3>\n
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By <\/span>Carol Salazar<\/p>\n

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The former congresswoman recalled that the political party was opposed to the Petro Government<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

On July 20, 2026, the installation of the Congress of the Republic will take place. Not only will there be new faces in the Senate and the House of Representatives, but the presidencies and boards of directors of both institutions will also be elected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jota Pe Hern\u00e1ndez distanced himself from what Alianza Verde decides and advanced his vote for Honorio Henr\u00edquez for the presidency of Congress<\/h2>\n

The decision of the Santander senator, who justified his support as a recognition of the opposition made by the Democratic Center, has ignited the dispute over this position.<\/h3>\n
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By <\/span>Mario Alejandro Rodr\u00edguez<\/p>\n

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Senator Jota Pe Hern\u00e1ndez will vote for his colleague Honorio Henr\u00edquez, from the Democratic Center, for the presidency of Congress.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The vote for the presidency of the Senate, critical for guiding the legislative agenda during the 2026-2027 session, remains contested. On July 16, 2026, Senator Jota Pe Hern\u00e1ndez publicly declared his support for Democratic Center candidate Honorio Henr\u00edquez, distancing himself from the coalition\u2019s decisions, igniting further contention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Colombia will experience a new installation of the Congress of the Republic: what it is and what is at stake for Abelardo de la Espriella<\/h2>\n

The legislative sessions for July 20 include the presence and speech of the outgoing president Gustavo Petro and the definition of the boards of directors of the upper and lower chambers of Congress<\/h3>\n
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By <\/span>John Pardo<\/p>\n

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In this place, the installation of the Congress of the Republic takes place in the new legislative year.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The Congress of the Republic in Colombia begins a new cycle this Monday, July 20, inaugurating the 2026-2030 legislative period with the representatives to the Chamber and senators who were elected during the elections held on March 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The last 10 presidents of the House of Representatives<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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