Colombia between peace and war : The 2018 presidential elections and the way forward
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2018Metadata
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Abstract
The presidential elections of 2018 are expected
to have significant implications for the matter of
peace, justice and conflict resolution in Colombia.
Since conflict intensity rose considerably in the
1980s, presidential elections have been greatly
influenced by the candidates’ approaches to the
conflict and how to deal with illegal armed groups,
particularly the FARC. What visions of peace do
the 2018 presidential candidates have, and what
could the implications be for the current peace
agreement with the FARC? The candidates, rightwing
and frontrunner Iván Duque and left-wing
candidate Gustavo Petro, promote dissimilar
visions of peace for Colombia. These reflect a
deeper political polarization within the country, a
key issue the next president will have to deal with.