Did Colombia’s Local Elections Spell Problems for Petro?

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On October 29, Colombians voted for mayors and governors across the country, and President Gustavo Petro’s candidates fared poorly in an election that many say served as a referendum on his leadership. Sergio Guzmán, director of Colombia Risk Analysis, talks with AS/COA Online’s Jon Orbach about what we can learn from mayoral races in Bogotá and Medellín, how the overall results provide a window into the mood in Colombia, and why Washington should pay attention to the country’s domestic politics.

This podcast was produced by Jon Orbach. Carin Zissis is the host. Luisa Leme is the executive producer.

Learn more about this year’s Latin American elections at: www.as-coa.org/2023

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