Colombia’s Presidential Election: Power, Populism, and the Future of Peace
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Colombia’s current election echoes the 1991 constitutional reform and the 2016 peace agreement with FARC. These moments were both opportunities and battlegrounds for power, revealing how elites have historically resisted structural change in favor of maintaining control.
Colombia’s presidential election is not merely a political contest but a reflection of deep structural forces—neoliberalism, colonial legacies, and transnational power.
Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, whose land and rights are at stake, must be central to the political process. The election also reveals the influence of media and foreign policy in shaping narratives of stability and chaos. By integrating Indigenous governance models, strengthening peace education, and protecting land rights, Colombia can move toward a more just and sustainable future. The election is a moment of possibility, where the voices of the marginalized and the lessons of history must be heard.