The committee of Promoters of the Water Referendum welcomes and thanks the Chamber of Representatives for its acceptation of the appeal brought forward by the committee by means of their spokesperson, Rafael Colmenares, which opens the road for reconsideration for return to the original tekst signed by more than 2 million colombians.

In a session yesterday, 26 May, the appeal was voted with 66 in favor, and 26 against. The vote was supported by members of all parties, including those that are in favor of the government, unexpectedly. This fact constitutes an unusual manifestation of autonomy and independence of the Congress, refreshing for democracy in Colombia.

The committee of Promoters shares the joy with the national movement for the advancement made yesterday and calls upon all Territorial Committees, in restrengthening its guard and mobilization to ensure the prevalence of the citizens expressed in the more than 2 million signatures. Also, we are thankful for the international solidarity received through ‘Red Vida’ and other networks and organizations that fight for the Human Right to Potable Water throughout the world and oppose the privatization of water and life.

[Summary translated based on original press release in Spanish]