On October 29, Colombian voters largely chose opposition candidates over President Gustavo Petro’s Historic Pact party. This marked a setback for Petro’s influence in key cities like Cali, Medellín, and Bogotá. Political analyst Fernando Posada emphasized the defeats. He noted these are cities where Petro and his allies have ruled before. In Bogotá, Gustavo Bolívar, […]
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