"Former Guerrilla Member" was elected President of Columbia

Xinhua News Agency, Bogo University, June 20th. The preliminary counting results announced by the National Civil Registration Office of Columbia on the 19th show that the left -wing campaign "Colombian History Convention Alliance" presidential candidate Gustov Petro held the Columbia presidential election held on the same day Win in the second round of voting.

Analysts believe that Petro's victory shows that a series of campaign claims have obtained the recognition of most people, but how they implemented these claims after being elected and faced multiple challenges.

Win election

The preliminary coupon results of the National Civil Registration Office of 99.99%showed that Petro and independent candidates Rudorf Elnades' votes were 50.44%and 47.31%, respectively. Thousands of votes.

The first round of the Columbia Presidential Election was held on May 29. Petro and Elanders received 40.32%and 28.15%, respectively, ranking among the top two. According to the brother's constitution, if no presidential candidate gets more than half of the first round of voting, the top two candidates who get the voting rate will enter the second round of voting and start the final competition.

On June 19th, the left -wing campaign "Colombia History Convention" candidate Gustov Petro (third left) and his campaign partner Francia Marquez (first left) in the Columbia capital Bogo University Celebrate the election to win. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Pas)

Analysts have pointed out that in recent decades, Colombia has been governed by traditional right -wing parties. It has long existed for long -term problems such as weak economic growth, expanding the gap between the rich and the poor, corruption, judicial injustice, and the deterioration of social security. Since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, his brother's economy has been severely hit, and the rate of poverty has risen to 40%. The people's dissatisfaction has further increased, and the voices of change have risen.

Whether it is Petro or Elnands, the election programs they have proposed point to Columbia's long -term social illness and conform to the psychology of most voters, which directly reflects the results of the first round of voting, that is, the two of them. Enter the second round of elections, and traditional political forces are out.

If only from Petro and Elnands's first round of votes, the second round of election suspense is not large. However, in the first round of voting, the voting rate reached 23.91%of the middle right -wing campaign league "Columbia League" candidate Fedricko Gurlez and multiple right -wing parties in the second round of voting to join Elandus The camp has significantly increased the election suspense, and Elnand's polls supporting the support rate once tied or even slightly super Petro. However, the election program was more systematic and mature Petro laughed at the end.

After the victory, Petro made a speech saying that this was the victory of the Columbia people. Colombian President Duker congratulated Petro to win. Elnands made a speech and acknowledged defeat on the same day. Latin American leaders have congratulated Petro.

On June 19, the left -wing campaign "Columbia History Convention" candidate Gustov Petro and his campaign partner Francia Marquez celebrated the winning election in Bogo University, Colombia. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Pas)

face the challenge

Petro was born in 1960 and participated in the Left -wing guerrillas of Columbia. After the disbanding of the guerrillas, he established a new party with other pre -guerrilla members, and served as a senator, members of the Republic of China, and Mayor Bogo. During his tenure as a senator, he criticized the connection between right -wing arms and politicians; while serving as Mayor of Bogo, he vigorously promoted the fight against corruption and public cause construction.

Petro participated in the presidential election twice. In the 2010 election, Petro's voting rate ranked fourth; in the 2018 election, he defeated in the second round of voting.

On June 19, the left -wing campaign "Colombian History Convention" candidate Gustov Petro voted at a voting station in Bogo University, Columbia. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Pas)

Many local media regard Petro as experienced and gentle left -wing politicians. He advocates ensuring the rights and interests of citizens in accordance with the Constitution, promoting social equality, focusing on improving women's status, strengthening the protection of minority and vulnerable groups; advocating to meet domestic differences and continuing to promote domestic peace processes; Cooperate with the international community to develop an international relations of equality and diversification.

Petro proposed a development model that changed Columbia's resource dependence, calling for transformation to green sustainable development. He promised to stop the new crude oil project after taking office to replace the current government's oil revenue on the development of tourism and green energy and levy wealth taxes. He advocated that the 4,000 most richest taxes for the fiscal deficit of the 4,000 people to ensure social fairness. He also promised to improve the quality of life.

Analysts pointed out that although Petro has a systematic campaign program, from the current situation, its governance may face multiple challenges. In the Columbia Congress election held in March this year, the "Columbia History Convention Alliance" led by Petro was about 17%of the total number of seats in the two houses, which means that Petro's implementation of the campaign commitment will face the campaign commitment will face Without a small resistance, after taking office, he urgently needed to consolidate the consensus of various domestic factions and reduce the opposition of the party.

In terms of promoting the transformation of economic development and narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, Petro may be hindered by traditional right -wing parties, conservative forces, and corporate circles, and it may be difficult to achieve an immediate effect.

In addition, Colombian social security situation is severe.Military organizations have many conflicts, and drug trafficking gangs even have factual control over some territory.How to further promote domestic peace process and improve social security environment is also a long way to go.Source 丨 Xinhua News Agency

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