Gustavo Petro is Elected President of Colombia
On Sunday, Gustavo Petro won Colombia’s presidential election with 50.4 percent of the vote, defeating his opponent Rodolfo Hernández, who garnered 47.3 percent of votes.
Key Takeaways from Colombia’s Presidential Elections
Gustavo Petro won the presidency. However, it should be well understood that a significant portion of the country did not want him to become president. This result does not give the new president a clear mandate to execute their policy without at least trying to address concerns from the other side.
Petro and Hernández Head to Presidential Runoff in Colombia
