Congratulations to the people of Colombia, who have set Juan Manuel Santos on the road to the presidency. Unlike some of the despots who receive abrazos from the Washington establishment (Hugo Chavez comes to mind, as does the would-be despot Manuel Zelaya), Colombia's president will duly step down when his term is finished, and the voters will have the opportunity to name his successor. How refreshing! Sr. Santos is well ahead in polling for the June 20 election after winning a solid plurality in the runoff earlier this week.
I missed this bit of news, since the front page of the New York Times (and indeed the Wall Street Journal) was otherwise occupied this week. Blue skies! -- Dan Ford
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