Colombia enters crucial phase ahead of run-off election

Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch talks about the results of the first round of the Colombian elections and the upcoming contest between Gustavo Petro and Rodolfo Hernández in the run-off

June 02, 2022 by Peoples Dispatch

In the first round of the Colombian elections, the Historic Pact ticket of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez emerged victorious. Petro’s opponent in the second round will be Rodolfo Hernández, who came second in a surprise result. Ahead of the run-off on June 19, the right-wing is likely to consolidate behind Hernández.

Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch talks about what lies ahead, the platform of the Petro-Márquez ticket and the agenda of Rodolfo Hernández