Colombia’s Petro Is Under Pressure to Deliver Halfway Through His Term
The president is pursuing signature reforms as time runs short and problems mount.
Petro’s Healthcare Move Reveals His New Governing Strategy
The Colombian president’s intervention into major private health insurers reflects growing frustration over obstacles to his reform agenda.
Letter to the Editor: It Is Too Soon to Dismiss Petro’s Environment Hopes
A response from AQ readers
Bogotá’s 80-Year Quest for a Metro May Have a Happy Ending
After years of delays and disagreements, construction is finally moving forward. How did it happen?
On Security, Bukele and Petro Have a Problem in Common
A recent Twitter feud laid bare the two presidents’ starkly different security approaches. But they both struggle to identify long-term solutions.
Colombia’s Growth Is Slowing, Imperiling Gustavo Petro’s Agenda
This year, plans for major reforms will collide with slower growth and efforts to tame inflation.
In Colombia, Passing Tax Reform Was the Easy Part
The bill’s approval was a win for Petro, but keeping and attracting investments is the challenge ahead.
A New Era for US-Colombia Relations
Intense White House outreach reflects an uncertain path forward.
Latin America’s Second Pink Tide Looks Very Different from the First
Today’s leftist leaders face much tougher challenges than did their predecessors.
REACTION: Gustavo Petro Elected President in Colombia
The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.
REACTION: Petro and Hernández Lead Colombia’s Presidential Race
The campaign towards the runoff on June 19 could further polarize the country.
Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.
Three Lessons From the Petro-Uribe Spat
Colombia’s senate floor is the backdrop for a duel between the former president and the opposition leader. That is good news.
