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The conservative president of Argentina and the leftist leader of Colombia both congratulated Machado.

There, he reiterated that he had "no agenda" and stated that "all debates are possible" on the thorny issue of reforms to France's pension system that has raised the hackles of leftist parties.

In reinstating Lecornu, a close ally, Macron risks deepening the frustration of lawmakers in the fractious National Assembly, particularly leftist members who have demanded a break with the past.

During the Cold War it took sides in civil wars and supported leftist regimes in countries such as Ethiopia and Mozambique.

Throughout the crisis, Macron has refused to appoint a prime minister from a coalition of leftist parties that won the most votes in 2024’s snap election.