Alejo Vargas
Alejo Vargas is a political scientist and professor at the National University of Colombia, recognized for his analyses of Colombian politics and the impact of regional dynamics on national governance. He has commented on the implications of Venezuela's crisis on Colombia's political landscape, particularly the fears surrounding leftist governance that may mirror Venezuela's trajectory, highlighting the intricate relationship between domestic policies and international influences in Latin America.
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Political scientist Alejo Vargas, a professor at the National University of Colombia, told CNN that the crisis next door has left many Colombians fearful that a second leftist government could push the country toward its neighbor’s fate.
Trump-backed de la Espriella wins preliminary count in razor-tight Colombian presidential runoff
United States· 2026-06-22
