The government of De la Espriella in Colombia is moving forward with a significant reform to the prior consultation mechanism. This mechanism currently mandates consultation with Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities regarding projects impacting their territories. The proposed changes, spearheaded by Abelardo, represent the most substantial alteration to this process to date. Details surrounding the specifics of the reform remain limited, but it is anticipated to alter how projects affecting these communities are assessed and approved. Concerns are rising regarding potential impacts on the rights of Indigenous and Afro-Colombian populations and their ability to protect ancestral lands. *La Silla Vacía* is reporting on the implications of these changes as they develop.