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A week in the life of Ivan Duque, President of Colombia (part 2)

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Richard

I had hoped that the second instalment of this series was not going to be so hot on the heels of the first (see Part 1, Feb 13) but, alas, President Ivan Duque cannot catch a break at all and … Continue reading →

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Colombia’s Presidential Elections – The “Golden Age” vs the “Anti-Establishment”

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Richard

On May 27 Colombians will vote in the first round of presidential elections, clearing the way for two candidates to face-off in a second round in June and – should we trust the polls – the two front-runners look set … Continue reading →

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Distractionary Tactics in Colombia’s Presidential Elections

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Richard

What if, this “polarization” between candidates Gustavo Petro on the left and Ivan Duque on the right is nothing more than a distractionary tactic in Colombia’s presidential elections to favour former vice president German Vargas Lleras? Of course, I love … Continue reading →

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Consumer Rights in Colombia?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Richard

Sometimes I find myself wondering if the consumer will ever get the chance to have his or her voice heard in Colombia. Sure, my particular gripe at the moment is with the owner of a hardware store who is refusing … Continue reading →

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