Colombia’s New President Rules by Means of Populism, Religious Fundamentalism, and Authoritarianism

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Issue Sep 30-Oct 06 2026: The campaign that brought Abelardo de la Espriella to the presidency in Colombia was characterized by a mixture of populist, innovative, and ambiguous messages, making it difficult to disentangle promises that were simply electoral marketing from those that represented genuine commitments.

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