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New leftist government’s proposal targets country’s wealthiest residents and commodities exports
Former urban guerrilla to lead South American country’s most leftwing government
Incoming presidents face a daunting agenda, above all delivering strong growth
Former leftwing guerrilla navigates tense relations with country’s armed forces as he prepares to take office
Incoming leftwing president faces tricky task of trying to fix problems without getting too close to the Maduro regime
José Antonio Ocampo says leftwing government will place tax reform burden on rich individuals and not companies
Inquiries to buy US properties rise as leftwing president targets the wealthy and extractive industries
The former leftwing guerrilla has well-honed survival instincts and a reputation for being hard to work with
Former guerrilla’s historic win may prove easier than governing amid country’s myriad economic challenges
Former guerrilla’s victory marks setback for conservative elite in South American country
Contest between leftist Gustavo Petro and populist businessman Rodolfo Hernández is tied ahead of vote
Populist businessman will face former leftwing guerrilla Gustavo Petro in presidential run-off next month
Outspoken businessman places second in blow to ex-leftwing guerrilla’s chances of winning presidency
Voters hope Sunday’s elections will put nation on new course after a tough few years
Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro, favourite to win the presidency, wants to rethink the ‘war on drugs’ and restore ties with Venezuela
Gustavo Petro’s tax and spending plans have sent him to the top of polls but alarmed the wealthy
Federico Gutiérrez faces uphill struggle to convince voters he can remedy persistent poverty and inequality
Social activist gives powerful voice to country’s marginalised black community
Ex-Marxist guerrilla campaigning to halt oil exploration wins leftwing primary
Fear of left trumps fear of right in bitter election campaign
Despite divisions, there is much to celebrate in the first vote since Farc ceasefire
Uribe protégé’s poll success caps remarkable advance
Former senator Iván Duque to face off with leftwing rival Gustavo Petro
Outgoing leader Juan Manuel Santos laments polarised politics ahead of Sunday’s election
Gustavo Petro wants to end coal and oil exports, a plan that appeals to young voters
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