Leftist candidate surges in Colombia
Colombia stands out as an oasis of conservatism amid Latin America’s growing legion of leftist leaders and Sunday’s elections are unlikely to change that with President Alvaro Uribe expected to win by a landslide. But a last-minute surge by a leftist candidate nicknamed “Santa Claus” has provided the lone surprise in a campaign dominated by Uribe, Washington’s staunchest ally in the region. Full Story