Gustavo Petro

Gustavo Petro is the former president of Colombia, notable for being the country's first left-wing leader. During his term, he pursued a "total peace" strategy that prioritized negotiation with armed groups over confrontation. This approach contrasted sharply with the current administration's "all-out war" stance against illegal armed groups. Petro's presidency is now being contrasted with the policies of his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, who has adopted a hardline approach, including easing gun control and intensifying military operations against rebels. Petro has also been in the news for his critical stance on international affairs, notably calling the restoration of ties with Israel an "applaud[ing] the Gaza genocide."