What happened? In an interview on Juan David Correa's channel, Gustavo Bolívar outlined the milestones of his life—from street vendor and screenwriter to public official—and explained why "love" and faith have guided his service. Who? Bolívar, writer and political actor; When and where? Published on YouTube (Colombia) in 2025; How and why? Through a lengthy discussion, he explained that his motivation is working for the people and reducing inequalities through sustained policies.
Regarding the popular economy, Bolívar defended the promotion of cooperatives and microcredit as ways to replace the "drop by drop" system and formalize income in highly informal sectors. He stated that, during his administration, guarantee mechanisms were designed to expand productive credit and that parent associations could operate part of the School Feeding Plan, subject to training and oversight, in order to reduce intermediation and overcharges.
Regarding security and illicit economies, he outlined the need for strict controls in customs and strategic directions, emphasizing that the integrity of public officials is a key factor in curbing smuggling and drug trafficking. He also noted tensions within political forces and reiterated that his position is to "resist" clientelist practices and strengthen dialogue with productive sectors based on clear rules.
For education and culture, he proposed a long-term vision: developing bilingual generations with technical skills from school as a structural strategy for social mobility and reducing violence. He concluded with a call to continue social reforms and maintain a public debate free from grievances, with verifiable goals and the participation of communities and businesses.