Analysis: Petro's Last-Minute Constituent Assembly Bid Described as Constitutionally 'Impossible'

Legal and political analysts published assessments concluding that President Petro's push to convene a constituent assembly before his term expires in August 2026 is constitutionally unworkable. Petro launched signature-collection committees on Labor Day (May 1) targeting 2.5–5 million signatures to modify the 1991 Constitution, framing it as a final legacy effort. Legal scholars noted the timeline — with presidential elections scheduled for May 31 — makes any assembly convocation during the current term legally and logistically impossible. The move is widely viewed as a political message rather than a viable constitutional project.