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Colombia presidential runoff splits Indigenous communities in southwest
Indigenous residents in Colombia's southwest are divided ahead of the presidential runoff. Some express concern that a far-right shift could reverse policies enacted by outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
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Indigenous communities in Colombia's southwest region are divided over the upcoming presidential runoff election. Residents in Inzá and surrounding areas have voiced differing views on whether the vote will preserve or reverse policies implemented during the current administration.
Election context Outgoing President Gustavo Petro's term ends after the runoff.
Some community members said they worry a far-right victory could affect land rights and social programs established in recent years. Others in the same communities said they support a change in direction and believe new leadership could address different priorities.
Al Jazeera's Alessandro Rampietti reported from Inzá that local opinions remain split with no unified position emerging ahead of the vote.
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