10 photos of the celebrations after the historic triumph of Gustavo Petro in Colombia

Gustavo Petro will be the one who leads the left to power for the first time in Colombia.

The 62-year-old former guerrilla triumphed this Sunday at the polls in the second round of elections against the businessman Rodolfo Hernandez.

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Petro supporters took to the streets to celebrate the victory of the left.

A woman and a man embrace on the occasion of Gustavo Petro’s victory. (REUTERS).

People partying in the streets. (REUTERS).

A woman wearing a Gustavo Petro mask. (REUTERS).

A man sticks his arms out of his car window to celebrate Petro’s win. (NATALIA PEDRAZA/EPA-EFE/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK).

A crowd gathered to celebrate Petro’s triumph in the streets. (GETTY IMAGES).

A woman and a man celebrate Petro’s triumph. (REUTERS).

A building in Colombia illuminated with the face of Gustavo Petro. (REUTERS).

A Petro supporter with a drum. (REUTERS).

Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez on the stage where they gave their speeches. (MAURICIO DUENAS CASTANEDA/EPA-EFE/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK).

Source: Elcomercio