Bolivar

Bogota’s new mayor proof that disarmament can work for rebel groups

Global Politics

Gustavo Petro was a Colombian guerrilla for years. He was arrested and sent to jail. But now, after he and his group laid down their arms and he joined the political process, he’s ascended to the mayorship of Colombia’s capital and largest city — often a stepping stone to the country’s presidency.

Bogota’s Ex-Guerilla Mayor

Global Politics