Graphic: Colombia’s Young Politicians
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AQ Editors
AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.
This article is adapted from AQ's special report on millennials in politics. Click here for the full list of countries. March’s legislative elections brought more newcomers to national politics; according to La Silla Vacía, two out of five members of Congress are not career politicians. A bill presented in July would allow more young people to join Congress by lowering the age of eligibility to run for the lower house from 25 to 18, and in the Senate from 30 to 25. 31.2 Median age of population N/A Average age in Congress 25 Minimum age to run for...
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