Articles by Nick MacWilliam

  • Colombian left-wing presidential candidate Gustavo Petro and his candidate for Vice-President Francia Marquez of the Historic Pact coalition celebrate after Petro's victory in the second round of the presidential election, at the Movistar Arena, in Bogota, Colombia June 19, 2022. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

    A new chapter for Colombia?

    Colombia’s first leftwing president-elect, Gustavo Petro, is riding a wave of hope. But, as Nick MacWilliam outlines, many challenges that need to be met head-on lie ahead.

  • Could the Left take power in Colombia?

    With the South American country closer than ever to electing a leftwing government, Nick MacWilliam explores what it could mean for peace and human rights.