The Colombian Presidential Campaign Tightens
Hernandez’s campaign’s narrative cannot be “change vs. continuity.” Instead, he must propose a model of change that is different from Petro’s.
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May 27, 2022
Colombia election: Too early to call
Don’t pay attention to the voter intention polls at this moment. Although left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro is currently leading the polls there’s significant space for movement in the political realm between now and the elections.
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November 22, 2021
Colombia: A renewable energy powerhouse?
An energy crisis is brewing in Colombia, as in much of the world. Though the government and foreign investors have joined the renewable energy frenzy, they must act quickly to lead the country through an energy transition effort that outlives the current administration.
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November 10, 2021
The long and winding road to Colombia’s presidency
There are over sixty—that’s right, 60—candidates competing to become Colombia’s president for the period from 2022 to 2026. Clearly not all of them are going to make it to the final ballot.
Sergio Guzman
October 15, 2021
Duque won the election, but Petro is also a winner
Gustavo Petro has reasons to be optimistic after his defeat. The left has a new presence in Colombian politics and could emerge stronger for the next elections.
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June 21, 2018
Recapturing the mandate for peace in Colombia: Rural populations and elite fragmentation
While elite fractionalization between President Santos and former President Uribe played a tangible role in the outcome of the 2016 plebiscite and has continued to influence Colombian electoral politics, it also provides a window of opportunity for Fajardo’s centrist candidacy.
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May 25, 2018