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Colombia’s Election Is a Second Plebiscite on Peace
Ten years after the FARC accord, armed groups hold 37% of Colombia — and a runoff between a Bukele-style hardliner and the deal's own "plumber" will decide whether the state fights or negotiates.
Rafael Vargas Castellar • June 19, 2026
Ten years after the FARC accord, armed groups hold 37% of Colombia — and a runoff between a Bukele-style hardliner and the deal's own "plumber" will decide.
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