Colombia election results: Left-wing candidate and former guerrilla Gustavo Petro wins presidential race - News Summed Up

Colombia election results: Left-wing candidate and former guerrilla Gustavo Petro wins presidential race


Bogota, Colombia (CNN) Gustavo Petro will become Colombia's first leftist leader, after winning the country's presidential race on Sunday. During his victory speech on Sunday night, Petro said he is open to dialogue with Hernandez. He also called for a Great National agreement to end violence in the country, saying, "What is coming here is real change, real change. We will not betray the electorate that has demanded that Colombia change from today." Petro speaks during his closing campaign rally ahead of the first round of the presidential elections, in Bogota, Colombia on May 22.


Source: CNN June 20, 2022 08:35 UTC



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