Colombia’s President-elect, Gustavo Petro, signaled a significant policy shift, promising fiscal adjustments and a potential dismantling of the “Total Peace” initiative starting August 7th. He also intends to file formal complaints regarding unspecified matters. A key priority for the incoming administration is addressing the nation’s substantial public debt. To that end, Petro will dispatch a delegation to Washington this week to pursue debt refinancing options and investigate alternative funding sources. These moves suggest a pragmatic approach to economic management alongside a potentially harder line on existing peace processes. The planned changes indicate a departure from current strategies and a focus on financial stability. The specifics of the complaints and restructuring of “Total Peace” remain unclear.