Juan Manuel Santos, former president of Colombia: The world is on the wrong track'

"Former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos, 74, is received like a rock star wherever he goes. A couple of weeks ago, in Panama City, three bodyguards cleared a path among the dozens of people who wanted to take a selfie with him. The Bogota-born Santos who governed his country from 2010 to 2018 doesn't shy away from anyone: he stops, smiles, listens, poses. And he asks questions, a lot of questions."

"In January, he was invited to the International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean. The event was organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), with the support of Grupo Prisa (the publisher of EL PAIS) through the World in Progress (WIP) forum. Santos was one of the most sought-after figures at the event. Amid greetings and expressions of admiration, it became clear that, far from retiring from the international stage, Santos is still playing the game."

"He traveled there to meet with former FARC guerrillas, who have transformed their lives after the signing of the peace agreement, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Today, they cultivate, produce, and sell coffee. Santos remained tireless during the event: he spent more than seven hours straight mentally taking notes on the successes and failures of his main legacy. Peace and coffee are my two passions, he smiles."

Juan Manuel Santos continues to travel widely and attract public attention, often stopping to greet and pose with supporters. He attended the International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), supported by Grupo Prisa through the World in Progress (WIP) forum. Santos met former FARC guerrillas in Valle del Cauca who now cultivate, produce and sell coffee after the peace agreement's signing, which marks its 10th anniversary. He spent more than seven hours assessing the successes and failures of his peace legacy. He believes former presidents should avoid interfering in elections but should collaborate on national interests. He warns about the world being on a wrong track and increasing nuclear risk.

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