Fernando Bastidas

Fernando Bastidas is the president of Bares Unidos de Colombia, an organization representing the interests of the nightlife and entertainment sector in Colombia. He has been vocal about the impacts of government regulations on the industry, particularly in response to the recent imposition of a 'Ley Seca' by the Bogotá Mayor's Office, which restricts alcohol sales ahead of elections. Bastidas has expressed concern that such measures threaten jobs and economic stability in the nightlife sector, highlighting the need for dialogue with authorities to find better solutions.