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Colombian election was latest in which voters chose candidates promising radical change
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
Straight-talking Rodolfo Hernández can count on voters in city of Bucaramanga in Sunday’s second round run-off
Cost of items such as potatoes, beef and tortillas are soaring in a particular blow to the region’s poorest
While others move wealth ahead of critical election, Jaime Gilinski is aiming for the country’s crown business jewels
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
China has offered ‘a few hundred million dollars’ in lending to Sri Lanka
Voters hope Sunday’s elections will put nation on new course after a tough few years
Polls suggest businessman Rodolfo Hernández would pose threat to leftist favourite Gustavo Petro in a run-off
Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro, favourite to win the presidency, wants to rethink the ‘war on drugs’ and restore ties with Venezuela
The FT’s Unhedged author shrugs off the wolves of Wall Street to wrestle tuna at Black Sands Lodge
Gustavo Petro’s tax and spending plans have sent him to the top of polls but alarmed the wealthy
Leftwing former guerrilla leads opinion polls in the presidential contest
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
Energy secretary says nation on ‘war footing’ while Colombia warns on Venezuela overture
By preserving plant diversity, researchers aim to make agriculture more resilient
Investors fear big changes and market uncertainty in event of leftist win in May’s election
Ingrid Betancourt announces leadership bid two decades after being kidnapped by Marxist insurgents
Banker makes higher offers for more stakes in food group Nutresa and holding company Grupo Sura
Swoop on Nutresa and Grupo Sura signals new pressure on company managements
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