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Gustavo Petro is now the first leftist president in the history of Colombia. Next to him, Verónica Alcocer, his wife, and Francia Márquez, the new Vice President Photo: Alexa Rochi / AL DÍA

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Colombia goes to the left

Petro 50.3%, Hernández 47.3%

June 19th, 2022

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Claudine Gay.

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December 19th, 2022

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After Gustavo Petro's entrance into the Plaza de Bolivar, the National Anthem of Colombia was played and those present sang it with feeling. Martín Murillo.

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Gustavo Petro's inauguration

August 8th, 2022

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Gustavo Petro was sworn in as President of Colombia for the 2022-2026 term. Alexa Rochi / AL DÍA

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Petro's symbols and promises

August 7th, 2022

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During his victory speech, Gabriel Boric indicated that "we must advance with responsibility in structural changes without leaving anyone behind; grow economically; convert what for many are consumer goods into social rights regardless of wallet size; and guarantee a peaceful and safe life". Getty Images

The left wins in Chile

December 19th, 2021

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Luis Lacalle Pou, foto de elcanciller.com

December 13th, 2019

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US President Donald J. Trump speaks to the nation in his first-prime address from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, Jan. 8, 2019. EPA-EFE/CARLOS BARRIA / POOL

Addressing the Nation

January 9th, 2019

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Mexico's new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador arrives at the National Palace in Mexico City on Dec. 1, 2018, after his inauguration before Congress; he said in his first address to the nation as head of state that during his term in office he will fight against both public and private corruption. EFE-EPA/David Guzman

Lopez Obrador sworn in as…

December 3rd, 2018

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Supporters of ultrarightist Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who handily won the run-off election on Oct. 28, 2018, take photos as they celebrate his victory in Sao Paulo. EFE-EPA/Sebastião Moreira

October 29th, 2018

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Roberto Díaz, photographed by Samantha Laub for AL DÍA News.

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January 24th, 2018