Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombia president in historic shift
Colombia’s first leftist President was sworn into office in a colorful ceremony that marks a turning point in the South American nation’s history. Sen. Gustavo Petro, a former member of
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Colombia’s first leftist President was sworn into office in a colorful ceremony that marks a turning point in the South American nation’s history. Sen. Gustavo Petro, a former member of
Colombia's first leftist president will be sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups.
Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and…
Colombia's first leftist president will be sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups.
The ex-rebel's victory was exceptional for Colombia, where voters had been historically reluctant to back leftist politicians who were often accused of being soft on crime or allied with guerrillas