Colombia Election Results Put Legal Community On Edge

• Published date: 27 June 2022
• Subject Matter: Government, Public Sector, Inward/ Foreign Investment, Constitutional & Administrative Law
• Law Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP
• Author: Ms Ruti Smithline

Ruti Smithline spoke to Law.com International about the election of Colombia's first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, whose vows to redirect the economy are creating new uncertainties for the legal community.

"There is a fear in the international community that Petro coming into office will de-incentivize foreign direct investment," Ruti said. "Unpredictability scares off investors, generally."

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Originally published by Law.com International

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