En 2022, Gustavo Petro est devenu le premier président de gauche de la Colombie. Remportant 700 000 voix de plus que son opposant, la victoire de Petro a constitué un moment historique en Colombie.
L’enfance de Petro
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Where Dynasty-Long Ambition Meets Drugs: Narco-Politics in the Philippines
The Philippines’ drug trade is deeply intertwined with its political landscape, where powerful cartels and political dynasties like the Marcoses and Dutertes vie for control. While Duterte’s brutal “War on Drugs” led to a drop in crime, it also masked … Continue reading
When Social Media Undermines Sovereignty: A Call for Responsible Regulation
At first glance, social media appears to be democracy’s ally. It connects people across continents, empowers users to speak out, and gives activists a global platform. But behind the likes, shares, and trending hashtags lies a far more complicated and … Continue reading
El Carnet de la Patria: Venezuela’s Elections Under the Shadow of Social Control
On July 29, 2024, just hours after polls closed in Caracas, incumbent candidate Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner of Venezuela’s presidential race. Later that day, opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia issued his own proclamation of victory. The election results … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Undue Involvement in the 2024 US Election
On October 5th, 2024, videos of Elon Musk frantically jumping up and down on stage at a Trump campaign rally circulated across social media. The billionaire appeared to support the Republican presidential candidate, forming an “X” with his body while … Continue reading
Que comprendre de l’élection de Trump aux États-Unis d’un point de vue étranger ?
Lors de l’élection présidentielle américaine tenue le 5 novembre 2024, Donald Trump, le candidat du Parti republicain, a été élu 47ème président des États-Unis. Ainsi, il remporte l’élection face à Kamala Harris, vice-présidente actuelle du Gouvernement américain et candidate … Continue reading
The Vanishing Republic: Erdogan’s Türkiye at a Crossroads
In May 2023, incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan won his re-election campaign with 52% of the popular vote, securing another five-year term in Türkiye. Yet, his victory was marred with controversy. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Erdogan’s secular opponent in the presidential race, deemed … Continue reading
The Controversial Election of Venezuela’s Maduro and Debates Around International Interference
On July 28 of this year, protests erupted all over Venezuela. Tear gas, Molotov cocktails, and bullets flew all around in a firey scene. The chaos began after Nicolás Maduro was announced as the presidential election winner for a third … Continue reading
The New But Familiar Face in 10 Downing Street: Keir Starmer’s Labour Government Marks a New Chapter in the Never-ending Crisis of British Capitalism
Tragedy struck England on July 14th during the Euro Finals held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin; as Spain won a decisive victory against England, and subsequently shattered the hopes and dreams of many English fans who were hoping that football … Continue reading
The Church Invades the State: Louisiana Public Schools and the Ten Commandments
In an almost unbelievable effort to bridge the gap between church and state, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) signed HB71, a bill to mandate the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, including grades K-12 and any publicly-funded university. Though … Continue reading