Petro Leads Polls Ahead of Colombia’s First Round, Rivals Vie for Spot in Runoff
A Latin America Advisor In Focus piece providing an insight to the upcoming presidential elections in Colombia.
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Why Washington Still Needs Colombia
As US Influence in Latin America Declines, Biden Should Shore Up a Waning Partnership.
Does Colombia’s Health System Need an Overhaul?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s proposed health care reforms, and why they are so controversial.
What Would Land Redistribution Mean for Colombia?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ views on planned agrarian reforms in Colombia under the government of President Gustavo Petro.
On Future Colombia-China Relations: Q&A with David Castrillón-Kerrigan
David Castrillón-Kerrigan, research professor at the Universidad Externado de Colombia’s School of Finance, Government, and International Relations, spoke with us about prospects for future China-Colombia relations.
Orozco: “Se está ignorando realmente la situación política y crítica que existe en Nicaragua”
En una conversación con RCN Radio, Manuel Orozco, director del Programa de Migración, Remesas y Desarrollo del Diálogo Interamericano, analizó el voto en la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) para formalmente condenar Nicaragua por sus violaciones a los derechos humanos.
Will Colombia-U.S. Relations Change Under Petro?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on how Colombia-U.S. relations could change under Colombia’s new president, Gustavo Petro.
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Great Expectations: Colombian Energy Policy under Petro
As part of his energy and climate campaign promises, Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro’s intention to halt oil exploration and pilot fracking projects and accelerate the transition to renewable energy raises questions about the direction of energy policy in the country.
Shifter: “Creo que las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y Colombia van a ser distintas”
En una conversación con Infobae Colombia, Michael Shifter, senior fellow del Diálogo Interamericano, habló sobre las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y Colombia tras la elección de Gustavo Petro.
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Shifter: “This election will represent a shift, and it will be important to work out new terms for the US-Colombia relationship”
On June 21 Michael Shifter, senior fellow of the Inter-American Dialogue, was interviewed at the microphones of Canada’s CBC on the recent victory of Gustavo Petro as a new president-elect of Colombia. The conversation was also centered on the future of US-Colombia and Canada-Colombia relations.
What Will Petro’s Presidency Mean for Colombia?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring viewpoints on the results of the Colombian presidential election.
Which Candidate Has the Edge in Colombia’s Runoff?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the upcoming presidential runoff elections in Colombia.
Who Has the Edge in Colombia’s Presidential Race?
What issues are shaping Colombia’s presidential race ahead of the May 27 vote, and how have the top candidates gotten where they are today? What factors will decide the election’s outcome? Would any of the front-runners pursue radically different policies from the current administration of centrist President Juan Manuel Santos?
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Canton: “En América Latina existe un deterioro democrático muy fuerte”
Santiago Canton conversó con CNN sobre el anuncio de la procuraduría general de la nación de Colombia en el que se abrieron investigaciones sobre el alcalde de Medellín y otros funcionarios públicos.
Who Were the Big Winners in Sunday’s Vote in Colombia?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on Colombia’s legislative and primary elections.