How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?

In a stunning upset, Colombia has elected its first right-wing president in years, with the winner securing the top spot by a mere fraction of a percentage point. Gustavo Petro, a former mayor of Bogotá and a long-time advocate for the left, conceded defeat to Rodolfo Hernández, a businessman and outsider candidate who campaigned on a platform of anti-corruption and economic reform. The narrow margin of victory has sparked concerns about the stability of the country's fragile democratic institutions and the potential impact on Colombia's ongoing peace process with former rebel groups. As the country grapples with the implications of this shift to the right, many are left wondering what the future holds for Colombia's politics and economy.

Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.