José Antonio Kast

Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election

A hardline, law-and-order candidate who promises to dismantle drug cartels and reset Colombia’s security doctrine is gaining traction with voters as Colombians vote in Sunday's presidential election. As the world’s largest cocaine producer and a long-standing U.S. security partner, Colombia’s internal policies directly affect narcotics flows, migration dynamics and regional stability. Analysts believe a shift in Bogotá’s leadership could reshape cooperation with Washington on drug...