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FARC dissidents toppled an electricity pylon near Medellín, an act the governor called a terrorist attack on Antioquia.

"The problem is that after years of corruption and mismanagement, the Colombian bank balance isn't in any shape to write the checks needed to move the inequality needle."

Gustavo Petro has pushed for repatriating lands stolen in the armed conflict, particularly by paramilitaries, but progress is slow.

The government plans to gradually reduce the central government fiscal deficit by 3.4pp of GDP.

Breaking the fiscal rule without extraordinary cause may risk overspending, mounting debt, and a blow to Colombia’s economic credibility.

Petro declared a public holiday to boost turnout for protests supporting his reforms, but low numbers and Congress resistance weakened his agenda.