a left-wing candidate (Gustavo Petro) expected to win for 1st time ever in Colombia elections a few weeks from now

[basquebromance]

Colombia’s Left Finds Its Footing

A leftist has never ruled Colombia. But after last week’s primaries, the country’s upcoming presidential election is Gustavo Petro’s to lose.

foreignpolicy.com

A leftist has never ruled Colombia. But after last week’s primaries, the country’s upcoming presidential election is Gustavo Petro’s to lose

 

[JGalt]

Well that makes sense. doesn't it? Leftists are far easier to bribe by the cocaine cartel, than are the right-wing nationalists.

Stand by for cheaper crack cocaine in the ghettos, it's coming.

 

[theHawk]

It was just a primary. Let’s see what happens in the election.

But hey, we could always use another failed state in South America. Less resources for them to consume.