The former Bogotá mayor rode a wave of discontent to become the first leftist elected to the presidency.
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Gustavo Petro Wins Colombia’s 2022 Presidential Runoff
Music of the Americas: Talea Ensemble and Season Recap Two
This week, we look back at the 2021–2022 season and release the video of Talea's concert on our stage.
Colombia's President Iván Duque: Improving Regional Integration in the Americas
In a conversation with AS/COA Susan Segal at the CEO Summit of the Americas, the outgoing president talked climate change, fake news, and jobs growth.
Poll Tracker: Colombia's 2022 Presidential Runoff
See how the matchup between Gustavo Petro and Rodolfo Hernández is shaping up ahead of the June 19 vote.
LatAm in Focus: Colombian Voters Buck the Presidential Status Quo
The Washington Post's Samantha Schmidt covers how runoff candidates Gustavo Petro and Rodolfo Hernández are shaking up the political landscape.
AQ Podcast: Luis Alberto Moreno on Colombia’s Elections and Latin America’s Upside
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Venture capital and a technology boom could help offset political uncertainty, the former IDB chief says.
Petro vs Hernández: Where Do Colombia's Candidates Stand on the Issues?
Ahead of the June 19 presidential runoff, read about the candidates' positions on issues such as anti-corruption efforts and economic policy.