During his campaign, Gustavo Petro proposed major reforms if he was elected. After winning Sunday’s presidential election, he’ll now have to prove he can carry out those changes.
Tag: Elections
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Israel Heads for 5th Election in 3 Years After Government Collapses, Officials Say
The move follows the defection of two coalition lawmakers, giving the opposition a majority in Parliament.
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Fears of Gridlock in France After Macron Is Left With Fragmented Parliament
President Emmanuel Macron lost his absolute majority in the lower house. Opposition groups have threatened to block his domestic agenda and even to bring down his cabinet.
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Gustavo Petro gana las elecciones y será el primer presidente de izquierda de Colombia
La victoria del exrebelde y senador veterano sitúa al tercer país más poblado de América Latina en un nuevo rumbo.
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Gustavo Petro Wins the Election, Becoming Colombia’s First Leftist Leader
The former rebel and longtime senator’s victory sets the third largest nation in Latin America on a sharply new path.