"The leftwing will not rule Colombia"

[Bacchus39]

a simple explanation from Ingrid Betancourt to those obsessed and frustrated with Colombian politics.

the one leftist who could be elected is herself of course, but who can blame her for enjoying freedom and simply life.

El Universal interview (their translation)

http://english.eluniversal.com/2008/12/11/en_int_esp_the-leftwing-will-n_11A2165139.shtml

If the possibility of reelecting Uribe is not materialized; can leftwing parties regain strength? Like Piedad Córdoba ruling the country, for instance?

"Piedad is a leftist woman, and I do not think there will be a leftist president in Colombia as far as the FARC exist. Their role as guerillas rules out the possibility of a leftwing choice in the country, because it makes only rightist positions, which fight the FARC, to succeed in the Colombia's elections."