Two excellent articles below sum up the current political situation in Colombia, and the emergence of the Green Party led by ex-mayor of Bogotá Antanus Mockus as leading presidential contender as things stand at the moment.
Mockus is an exceptional figure in many respects, and I think it would be a wonderful thing for Colombia if he were to win; but it remains to be seen if the traditional political élites, in addition to the power of the main political parties in recruiting votes in the countryside, will enable it to happen.
But Mockus' intelligence, integrity, achievements, ethics and personality stand him in good stead; and his campaign is going from strength to strength, with record numbers of supporters recruited by Facebook, including many of Colombia's hitherto disenfranchised youth. It will be fascinating to see what happens.
Meanwhile, back at home, the Tories seem set to win. The postal vote I organised in order to be able to vote, in my absence, seems never to have arrived at our house; so I will not be able to participate, unless I can vote in person in the UK Embassy in Bogotá.
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