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Petro's victory, social discontent that became electoral capital: what lies ahead?

2022-06-21T18:17:40.189Z


According to official data, Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez won the victory in Colombia after obtaining 50.44% of the votes in the second round. | Latin America | CNN


According to official data, Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez won the victory in Colombia after obtaining 50.44% of the votes in the second round.

After the victory, Petro called for dialogue with opponents and said that he seeks to build democratic capitalism.

Two processes preceded his victory: in 2021, the country experienced weeks of social upheaval when the government proposed a tax reform;

In 2016 and after 52 years, the government of former President Juan Manuel Santos signed the Peace Accords.

What challenges will you face?

Carmen Aristegui spoke with Juan Carlos Rodríguez Raga, professor at the Universidad de los Andes.

Source: cnnespanol

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