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Five Challenges Facing Iván Duque at His Presidency’s Halfway Point

By Sergio Guzmán, Cameron Wilson

Two years into his government, Duque is under pressure on all sides. How he reacts could shape his legacy.

BOGOTÁ – August 7 marks the second anniversary of Iván Duque’s inauguration as Colombia’s president He entered office on a pro-business platform that included promises to reform Colombia’s tax structure, modernize its economy and attract foreign capital But Duque struggled to enact his policy agenda in the first year of his presidency, and the current health and economic crisis have made it even more difficult Below are the five most pressing issues his administration and party will face in the coming two years as they look to position themselves for the 2022 presidential...

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