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Colombia’s Left Turn: A New Chapter?

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:09:00 +0900

Colombia’s Left Turn: A New Chapter?

Colombia’s first leftwing president-elect, Gustavo Petro, is riding a wave of hope but will face intense challenges in trying to advance a progressive agenda that the country sorely needs. In front of thousands of jubilant supporters packed into Bogota’s Movistar Arena, it was Francia Márquez, the newly elected vice-president, who gave the first victory speech.

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Could the Left Take Power in Colombia?

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Sun, 03 Apr 2022 20:40:52 +0900

Could the Left Take Power in Colombia?

With progressive candidates performing strongly ahead of May's election, the growing likelihood of Colombia's first leftist government is built on the movement for peace and human rights. As Colombia gears up for its presidential poll in May, the results of recent elections have shown that the Left has reorganised into a powerful electoral force banging

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Why Colombia’s Peace Deal Hangs in the Balance

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Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:41:14 +0900

Why Colombia’s Peace Deal Hangs in the Balance

In 2016, the Colombian government and FARC signed a landmark agreement to end decades of conflict – but five years on, President Duque’s reactionary politics are putting peace at risk. Colombian president Iván Duque has been busy using COP26 to cultivate his image as a ‘green’ leader. The UK government and parts of the media

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