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Newsday: 20/06/2022 05:06 GMT : Colombia elects first ever leftist president

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20/06/2022 05:06 GMT : Colombia elects first ever leftist president

Colombia elects first ever leftist president

BBC World Service - Newsday, Colombia elects first ever leftist president

Gustavo Petro has promised to deliver real change for his country

Gustavo Petro won 50.5% of the vote, beating his right-wing populist opponent, Rodolfo Hernandez

The people of Colombia have elected their first ever left wing president, Gustavo Petro. His running mate, Francia Marquez, will become the first black woman to serve as vice-president. 

French President Emmanuel Macron has suffered a serious setback after losing his majority in the National Assembly.  

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