“Surprise” election result poses new challenges for the left in Colombia (opens in new tab)

The clashes over the next 20 days on the streets, in workplaces and on social media in Colombia will determine not only the name of the country's new president – between a neo-fascist and a progressive – but also, to a large extent, the balance of power in South America. The Colombian presidential elections, with a second round on 21 June, are a precursor to the Brazilian elections in November and are of central importance to the construction of Trump's “shield” on the continent. - IVP617 - J...