With De la Espriella’s victory, Colombia now appears poised to join the mano dura trend represented by countries like El Salvador and Ecuador. Yet the result demonstrates that the Colombian left’s vision of society is far from a minority position.
Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential election. Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda is still in the race but now has to find support outside the ruling party’s core vote.
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Congressional results show that Colombia's left-wing Pacto Histórico gained ground. Looking at the upcoming presidential election, the signs are trending positive. A victory would help show that the U.S regional grip is more fragile than it seems,
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The country broke diplomatic relations with Israel earlier this year. Now, it has increased the pressure by banning coal exports.
The crisis in Venezuela is unlikely to be resolved soon. Public pressure for diplomacy, negotiations, an end to sanctions and other illegal, coercive measures; and in favor of cooperation with other governments who share those goals is needed.
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