Skip to Content

Colombia veers to the right as President Petro’s allies lose by wide margins in regional elections

By MANUEL RUEDA
Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Allies of Colombian President Gustavo Petro have been defeated by wide margins in municipal and provincial elections, in what analysts say is a sign of growing discontent with the country’s first left-wing government. Candidates from the president’s Historical Pact Party failed to win mayorships in any of the nation’s main cities Sunday, and they won governorships in only two small provinces along Colombia’s southern border. Traditional parties on the center and the right won most governorships — seats that went to independents in regional elections four years ago. Analysts say Sunday’s outcome threatens Petro’s efforts to get the congress to make significant changes to the nation’s health system and its labor laws.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content