The Latin American left celebrates the historic victory of Gustavo Petro in Colombia

The election of the senator and former guerrilla Gustavo Petro As the first left-wing president of Colombia, he generated immediate reactions of joy among the Latin American leaders who share his ideological tendency.

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These are the main ones, to which are added those of other presidents and hierarchs, such as that of the head of diplomacy of the European Union or that of a Venezuelan opposition leader.

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela:

“I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez for their historic victory in the presidential elections in Colombia. The will of the Colombian people, who came out to defend the path of democracy and peace, was heard. New times are in sight for this sister country”.

Diosdado Cabello, number two of Chavism in Venezuela:

“I would like to be brief, but the Victories of the Peoples give me great and immense joy, Colombia voted for a change, we wish the greatest success to President Petro and Vice President Márquez, to the Colombian people: a Bolivarian hug. United We Will Win!!”

Juan Guaidó, self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela and recognized as such by more than 50 countries:

“Colombia is today the home of 2 million Venezuelans who fled in search of a future. We advocate that the management of the new President @petrogustavo maintain the protection of vulnerable Venezuelans in his country and accompany Venezuela’s struggle to recover its democracy.”

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Henrique Capriles, Venezuelan opposition leader:

“Today #19Jun Colombians voted in peace and reaffirmed their democracy. In little more than 1 hour the result was known, in the light of all and openly in the media. 2M Venezuelans live in Colombia. We hope that the new President governs with respect and without exclusion for them”.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico:

“Gustavo Petro’s victory is historic. Colombia’s conservatives have always been tenacious and tough. The writer José María Vargas Vila recounted that the dictators of his country ‘dipped his dagger in holy water before killing’ ”.

Gabriel Boric, President of Chile:

“I just spoke with @petrogustavo to congratulate him on his victory in the presidency of Colombia together with @FranciaMarquezM. Joy for Latin America! We will work together for the unity of our continent in the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We continue!”

Alberto Fernandez, President of Argentina:

“I am delighted with the victory obtained by @petrogustavo and @FranciaMarquezM and with which the electoral process in Colombia culminates. I have just conveyed to the president-elect my congratulations for the trust that the Colombian people have placed in him.”

“His victory validates democracy and ensures the path towards an integrated Latin America, at this time that demands the maximum solidarity between brother peoples.”

Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of Cuba:

“I express my most fraternal congratulations to Gustavo Petro, @petrogustavo, for his election as President of Colombia in a historic popular victory. We reiterate willingness to advance in the development of bilateral relations for the well-being of our peoples”.

Luis Arce, President of Bolivia:

“Congratulations for the Colombian people! Our congratulations to brother @petrogustavo and sister @FranciaMarquezM for their victory today at the polls. Latin American integration is strengthened. We join the party of the Colombians. Hallalla #Colombia”.

Pedro Castillo, President of Peru:

“I just called @petrogustavo to congratulate him on his historic democratic victory in Colombia. We are united by a common feeling that seeks collective, social and regional integration improvements for our peoples. Brother Gustavo, always count on the support of Peru”.

Guillermo Lasso, President of Ecuador:

“I have congratulated @petrogustavo by phone for his election as president of our sister Republic of Colombia and I reiterated our government’s willingness to strengthen friendship and cooperation, prioritizing the development and integration of our peoples.”

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil and candidate for the presidential elections in October:

“I warmly congratulate my colleagues @petrogustavo, @FranciaMarquezM and all the Colombian people for the important victory in the elections this Sunday. I wish Petro success in governing him. His victory strengthens democracy and progressive forces in Latin America.”

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs:

“I congratulate @petrogustavo for his election as the next President of #Colombia. Colombia is a fundamental partner for the EU. Count on the European Union to continue strengthening our relations”.

Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, and Rosario Murillo, his wife and Vice President:

“With all due respect and much affection to your People, We salute your Electoral Victory today, June 19. We hope the best for the Families of that brother country (…) That in Our Caribbean America we continue to strengthen a history as our Peoples expect and deserve”.

Source: Elcomercio

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