Gustavo Petro will become the first president in the history of Colombia to belong to the left, with the charismatic Afro-Colombian feminist Franca Marquez as vice president.
Presidents of the left – leaning towards the center, revisionist, nationalist, revolutionary … – in Latin American countries hailed via Twitter the election victory yesterday Sunday of the former guerrilla who transformed into Social Democrat Gustavo Petros, who will become the first president in history of Colombia, which will belong to the left, with the charismatic Afro-Colombian feminist Franca Marquez as vice president.
Gabriel Boric, President of Chile
“I just spoke with Gustavo Petro to congratulate him on his victory in the presidential election in Colombia together with Franca Marquez. I’m happy for Latin America! We will work together for the unity of our continent in the face of the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Front!”.
Alberto Fernandez, President of Argentina
“I am filled with joy at the triumph of Gustavo Petro and Franca Marquez, which culminated in the electoral process in Colombia. I congratulate the President-elect on the confidence that the Colombian people have shown in him. “His victory ratifies democracy and guarantees the path to a united Latin America at this time, which demands the greatest solidarity between brotherly peoples.”
Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela
“I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Franca Marquez on their historic victory in the presidential election in Colombia. The will of the Colombian people, mobilized to defend the path of democracy and peace, was heard. A new era is on the horizon for this sister country “.
Diosdado Campejo, first vice-president of Venezuela’s ruling party
“Colombia voted for the change, we wish the greatest possible success to President Petros and to Vice President Marquez, to the Colombian people (…). United, never defeated! “
Miguel Dias-Canel, President of Cuba
“I extend my fraternal congratulations to Gustavo Petro on his election as President of Colombia, this historic popular victory. We reaffirm our will to proceed with the development of bilateral relations for the good of our peoples. “
Luis Arce, President of Bolivia
“Congratulations to the people of Colombia! Congratulations to Brother Gustavo Petros and Sister Franca Markes for their victory in the polls. Latin American integration is on the rise. We are participating in the celebration of the Colombian people “.
Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico
“The victory of Gustavo Petros is historic. Conservatives in Colombia have always been stubborn and cruel. The author Jose Maria Vargas Villa said that the dictators of his country “dipped their textbooks in holy water before killing”.
Pedro Castillo, President of Peru
“I called Gustavo Petro to congratulate him on his historic democratic victory in Colombia. We are united by the common feeling that we must improve the integration of our peoples (…). “Brother Gustavo, you can always count on the support of Peru.”
