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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro speaks in Bogotá on March 8.

The Resurgence of Gustavo Petro and the Colombian Left

Colombia’s president has seen his popularity rise, increasing the odds that the left could win May’s presidential election.

Colombia's 2026 presidential election candidates

Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026

Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.

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