During his 2022 inauguration, Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, emphasized the possibility of peace despite the country’s longstanding internal conflict. However, halfway through his term, his “Total Peace” strategy has faced challenges, with escalating violence and stalled negotiations with armed groups. While progress has been made with the Comuneros del Sur, experts warn that these gains may not be sustainable for all groups.
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Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration | Elections News
Japan's minority government, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, faces a critical upper house election, needing to secure 50 of 66 contested seats to maintain its majority amid rising inflation and voter discontent. The upstart populist party Sanseito is gaining traction by addressing immigration concerns, potentially complicating the LDP's political strategy as it navigates challenges from opposition parties and looming trade negotiations with the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Japan's government, led...
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