Peace, security and Petro's legacy: What's at stake in Colombia's election? | DW News

Colombia is heading into a pivotal presidential election that many see as a verdict on Gustavo Petro's presidency. With security concerns rising, violence escalating in some regions, and fierce debate over Petro's "total peace" strategy, voters face a stark choice about the country's future. Elizabeth Dickinson of the International Crisis Group joins us from Bogotá to explain what's driving the campaign, whether Colombia is shifting back toward Uribe-style politics, and what the result could mean for relations with Washington. Chapters: 0:00 Colombians go to the polls 1:41 Elizabeth Dickingson, International Crisis Group 5:00 Is there continuity candidate problem? 7:54 What do the voters care most about? 11:01 What happens if there's a run-off? #colombia #vote #election #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1