The article argues that Colombian democracy is deeply flawed, highlighting its historical issues and the current president's divisive rhetoric. It asserts that while President Petro correctly identifies the problems, his actions exacerbate them.
As a solution, the article proposes 'lotocracy', a system where legislators are chosen by lottery, drawing inspiration from ancient Greece. This concept, supported by the insights of political science professor Juan Gabriel Gómez, is presented as a mechanism to counter the influence of money and power in politics, promoting greater equality and citizen participation.
The article criticizes the current system as an 'oligarchic competitive system' where elected officials prioritize self-interest over public service. Lottocracy is presented as a way to level the playing field, preventing wealth from determining political representation.
The author cites Aristotle's assertion that lotteries are more democratic than elections in the context of societies with significant economic inequality, reinforcing the argument for lottocracy as a means to address inequality and enhance democratic principles.