579: Looking Ahead to Colombia's Presidential Elections

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, host Richard McColl discusses the upcoming elections in Colombia with Sergio Guzmán and Isy Hawes from Colombia Risk Analysis.    They delve into the political landscape, the challenges of analyzing the elections, the key candidates, and the impact of security concerns.    The conversation also touches on the role of the United States in Colombian politics, the importance of coalition building, and the potential legacy of President Petro.    The discussion highlights the fragmentation and polarization within Colombian society as the country approaches a pivotal election year.   This episode was recorded before the events of 11 August when Senator Miguel Uribe died from his injuries sustained from an assassination attempt on 7 June in Bogota.    The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.