Colombia is just one week away from a presidential election that could significantly reshape the country. Gustavo Petro has added to his lead in recent polls, increasing his chances of becoming the first left-wing president in the country’s history.
Such an ideological shift could mean big economic changes, therefore it is worth taking a look at Mr. Petro’s reform proposals and how they could affect Colombia’s economic landscape.
Gustavo Petro’s campaign platform could perhaps be best compared to that of the newly-elected left-wing government in Chile, looking to significantly increase the role of the state through tax, spending,...
