Gustavo Petro's image rises to 35% in the Invamer Poll. The president of Colombia remains in the red, but recovers 9%.

Mayors start on positive ground with approval levels above 50%. Security has deteriorated (82% believe it is getting worse) and the economy, which barely grew 0.6% last year, is generating concern (74% think it isgetting worse) The major reforms proposed by the Government - health, pensions, work - remain stuck in Congress, where majorities elude them.