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Adam Isacson

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Latin America

A fresh start for Colombia ... and for US policy?

Gustavo Petro's election offers a major turn in the country’s politics, but entrenched interests in both countries will try to make it difficult.

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Latin America

How a populist ran circles around Colombia's old left-right machinery

Regardless of who wins the presidential run-off June 19, Washington won't be dealing with the same elite class it has for decades.

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Latin America

Will Washington's favored candidate prevail in tight Colombia race?

Conservative Fico Gutiérrez's popularity with the U.S. may not help him against popular leftist Gustavo Petro.