Monday, March 15, 2010

Will A New President In Colombia Continue The War Against The FARC

Columbia vote: Former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos is the front-runner in the election this week in Colombia. Fredy Builes/Reuters

Colombia Vote: Will Juan Manuel Santos Be The Next President? -- Christian Science Monitor

In Sunday's Colombia vote former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos consolidated his position as front-runner for the presidency after his “U” party dominated congressional elections.

Former Colombian defense minister Juan Manuel Santos consolidated his position as front-runner for the presidency after his “U” party dominated Sunday’s congressional elections.

The party led by Mr. Santos, who claims to be the legitimate heir to President Álvaro Uribe’s eight-year presidency, showed itself as the strongest political force. The congressional election is seen as a key indicator of how Colombians will vote in the May 30 presidential election.

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More News On The Presidential Election In Colombia

Former defense minister is front-runner in Colombia election -- Washington Post
Conservatives ahead in Colombia vote -- AFP
Pro-Uribe parties dominate Colombia's Senate vote -- AP
Uribe’s party leads in Colombia elections -- Financial Times
Santos: Partido de la U victory reflects support for Uribe -- Colombia Reports
Colombia vote: Former FARC hostages run for Congress -- Christian Science Monitor

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