Episode Notes:

On Sunday, left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro was elected president of Colombia, marking a major shift in a country where the right has long been dominant.

To discuss what this means for Colombia and the region, we’re joined by Adam Isacson. Adam directs the Washington Office on Latin America’s Defense Oversight program. He is also the author of Altered States: Security and Demilitarization in Central America.

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[ 0:43 ] Who is Gustavo Petro?

[ 2:13 ] His role as a guerilla

[ 2:45 ] Implications for Colombia

[ 4:33 ] Relations with the United States

[ 8:30 ] Broader political trends in South America