Límites del Congreso de Colombia en la Aprobación de Tratados Internacionales

Abstract

One of the functions of the Congress of Colombia is to approve or reject international treaties negotiated by the President, nonetheless there are constitutional limits that prevent modify the contents of these treaties. Thus, as the legislative is the highest institution of democracy, where people's interests are represented, arises the question about their true ability to political advocacy during the incorporation process of international commitments through treaties. Faced with this questioning, I present an analysis about the scope of legislative functions to the study, discussion and approval of international treaties, and propose actions to strengthen its performance with a greater role and incidence on the Colombian Foreign Policy.