Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
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"He has pledged social transformations that the country urgently cries out for while promising to take stock of the peace strategy and make the necessary changes."
— Iván Cepeda , Politician
"Any criminal who does not surrender will be taken down."
— Abelardo de la Espriella , Politician
Key People
Conservative outsider and business lawyer endorsed by Donald Trump.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current president of Colombia supporting negotiations with armed groups.
Left-wing senator and architect of the current president Gustavo Petro's total peace strategy.
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