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It's populist vs. populist in Colombia
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It's populist vs. populist in Colombia

Voters around the world often say they want change — but rarely are they presented with no choice but to elect a radically different political outsider. That’s what’s happening this weekend in Colombia’s presidential runoff that’s unlike any other in recent memory: the contest pits a populist against … another populist.

Will the “Colombian Trump” win the presidency?
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Will the “Colombian Trump” win the presidency?

We spoke to Eurasia Group analyst Sara Torres Raisbeck to find out a little more about who Rodolfo Hernández is, and what Colombia might look like if he wins.

What We’re Watching: Colombia’s “anti” runoff, Pacific meh on China, Sudan ends emergency
Latin America & Caribbean

What We’re Watching: Colombia’s “anti” runoff, Pacific meh on China, Sudan ends emergency

It’s anti vs. anti in Colombia presidential runoff, Pacific countries don't need China, Sudan lifts post-coup state of emergency

Will Colombia really elect a leftist?
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Will Colombia really elect a leftist?

As Colombians prepare to vote this Sunday for their next president, the country may be on the verge of a historic political shift. Though the race has tightened, senator and three-time presidential candidate Gustavo Petro maintains his lead in the polls, positioning him to become the country’s first ever leftist leader. What are the drivers of this momentous change? We spoke with Eurasia Group analyst Sara Torres Raisbeck to find out.