Petro with minimal popularity in Colombia

Gustavo Pietro (filming) He was elected in 2023 as the first left-wing president of Colombia. A year and a half later, it seems that Colombians have already given up on change: A poll conducted by the Invamer Institute, published on Wednesday 13, shows that Popularity has reached an all-time low in this month.

The survey, which included 1,200 people, showed that 66% of Colombians disapprove of Petro’s administration, compared to 26% who approve of it. A year ago, 48% approved of his appointment and 44% opposed his management of the country.

Colombians no longer trust me “Comprehensive peace” Proposed by Pietro to eliminate the rebels through reforms in the penal system and the conviction system.

today, 67% believe that the plan is going in a bad direction, compared to 21% who believe that the program is going well. Since its founding, the country has witnessed a significant increase in the number of forced displacements, massacres, and recruitment of minors by leftist rebels who are still active there and the central government has been unable to contain them.

As much as Petro tried to remain popular – Appeal even to Barbie for this – This was the year that Petro picked a fight outside the country. He compared the speeches of the Argentine presidential candidate at the time, Javier Miley, For Adolf Hitler. That happened in August, but in October, it was time to compare Israel’s actions to the Nazi dictator, in a diplomatic skirmish that exacerbated the situation. It almost ended with the collapse of relations between Tel Aviv and Bogotá.

Invamer poll indicates a Colombian voters’ general disillusionment with their country: Of the five largest Colombian cities (Bogota, Cali, Medellin, Bucamaraja, and Barranquilla), only the last city received a positive approval. Of the governors of the four major provinces, two received positive approval. And the, Of the nation’s 21 overall sides, 20 local voters believe…

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