In June, Colombians filled the streets to celebrate the fall of socialism. Now, 58% of Democrats hold a favorable view of it. Before America moves further toward socialism, we should hear from those who are rejoicing in their freedom from it.
Everyone knows socialism doesn't work. It's been tried and failed, so why would Democrats embrace something that's destined to fail? Is it because literally nothing else is going for them, so they push further left?
Democrats need to get back towards the center/left, where common sense might still be a thing.
In the June 2026 presidential runoff, Colombian voters chose conservative businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, who edged out Iván Cepeda, the candidate representing the coalition of outgoing left-wing President Gustavo Petro.
The result signaled a turn away from four years of leftist leadership, bringing Colombia in step with a growing wave of conservative wins across Latin America.
