A ‘Promising Democracy’ That Can’t Stop Fighting Itself
Colombia is facing a critical election as it grapples with a history of political violence and instability. The upcoming vote will determine the successor to President Gustavo Petro, whose peace negotiations with armed groups have largely stalled. The election has become a referendum on Petro's approach to security and peace, with candidates divided on how to address the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Colombia's political landscape has been marred by violence since the assassination of leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán in 1948.
- ▪President Gustavo Petro's peace negotiations with armed groups have faced significant challenges and setbacks.
- ▪The election is seen as a referendum on Petro's 'total peace' strategy, with candidates offering contrasting approaches to security.
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Time-Travel ThursdaysA ‘Promising Democracy’ That Can’t Stop Fighting ItselfIn 1950, The Atlantic had a warning for Colombia. Now, ahead of its election, that same warning is relevant once more.By Rafaela JinichIllustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Herbert / Stringer / Getty; Marcotrapani / Getty.May 28, 2026, 3:37 PM ET ShareSave This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic’s archives to contextualize the present. Sign up here.In April 1948, after the assassination of the populist leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, crowds poured into the streets of Bogotá. Buildings burned. Churches were looted. Armed mobs seized parts of the capital.
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