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Petro faces struggle to beat Hernandez in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

He nevertheless fell 10 percentage points short of the 50% required to avoid a run-off on June 19. In an election upset, populist Rodolfo Hernandez took second place, defeating…

Colombia healthcare reform unlikely to become reality

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COLOMBIA

The plan, which envisages a larger role for the state in a single-payer system, is controversial both among politicians and with the public. Congress is unlikely to act swiftly on…

Prospects for Colombia to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

With political opposition and public dissatisfaction showing no sign of abating, the government's reform agenda is unlikely to pass Congress. The administration’s ‘Total Peace’…

Colombia local elections to test anti-Petro sentiment

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COLOMBIA

While only sub-national positions will be contested, results will be influenced by economic and security matters at both local and national levels and, to some degree, by public…