Can Colombia's left survive the persistent logic of armed conflict?

In Colombia, former guerilla Gustavo Petro leads in the presidential polls. Petro is the lead candidate for a coalition of left political parties called Pacto Historico (Historic Pact), reports Ben Gilvar-Parke.

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