Power Shift in Colombia

Colombia has voted – and Abelardo de la Espriella has secured a razor-thin victory. While the defeated governing camp is calling for a review of parts of the election results, it remains to be seen whether the law-and-order lawyer can successfully transform from an aggressive campaigner into an inclusive statesman. The new government now faces the challenge of securing majorities and demonstrating its ability to govern, particularly in the area of security policy.