Board #38 - From the Pandemic to the Polls: How the Social and Economic Consequences of Iván Duque’s Lockdowns Led to Colombia’s Leftward Political Shift with the Election of Gustavo Petro

• In Event: 75-303 - Poster Session: The Politics of Change in Central and South America

Brief Overview

In 2022, Colombia elected its first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. This presentation explores how his predecessor’s COVID-19 policies deepened inequality, fueled protests, and had electoral consequences, reshaping Colombia’s political landscape.

Author

• Kate Emma Barnes, University of Pennsylvania