Ahead of Colombia’s elections, ‘Latin America overall is going to the right’

In the lead-up to Colombia’s presidential elections, François Picard is pleased to welcome Renata Segura, Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group. “What we’re seeing in this election are two options that are very different from past elections,” explains Segura. As Colombians focus heavily on security issues, De la Espriella’s “mano dura” resonates with the electorate.