The Heat: Colombia Presidential Election

Colombians made history on Sunday when they elected their country’s first ever leftist president.

Gustavo Petro, a one-time member of the M-19 rebel group and former mayor, vows to fight inequality when he takes office as Colombia’s next leader. CGTN’s Michelle Begue in Bogota begins our coverage. 

To discuss:

Sergio Guzman is Director of Colombia Risk Analysis.
Hernando Carvalho is a Political Analyst, Libertarian Activist.
Michael Shifter is former President of the Inter-American Dialogue.
Arlene Tickner is Professor at the School of Political Science, Government and International Relations at the Universidad del Rosario.


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