In his quest to overcome legislative hurdles, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has taken a daring step that’s stirred nationwide controversy. Initially, he sought to bridge political divides by including liberal centrists in his cabinet, aiming to temper concerns from conservative quarters about a sharp leftward shift in governance. This approach facilitated the passage of significant […]
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