Progressive candidates in Colombia seek a new path to congressional elections

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 13:10
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Congressional elections are taking place in Colombia this Sunday. And more than 2000 candidates are competing for 100 spots in the senate and 180 seats in the House of Representatives. Elections in the South American county are usually dominated by whoever can spend the most money.  But in a country where votes are usually secured by cash payments and the exchange of favor, a cluster of progressive candidates is trying to draw voters with their ideas. FSRN's Manuel Rueda followed a couple of these campaigns and files this report from Bogota.

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