Colombia chose the first left president, foreign media: a "opportunity to break free of American elder brother hug" "

[Global Times special reporter in Brazil, Qin Rui Xu Shicheng] During his youth, he participated in guerrillas and finished his doctorate in politics. On the 19th local time, Colombia chose the first left -wing President Gustov Petro. The Columbia "Times" said on the 19th that the results announced on the day of the Civil Registration Office of the Copa show that the candidate for the left -wing campaign alliance "Colombia History Convention" candidate Petro won more than 11.2 million votes in the second round of voting held in the second round of elections. , Becoming the most voting presidential candidate in history.

720,000 votes ahead of your opponent

The first round of the Columbia Presidential Election was held on May 29. Petro and independent candidate Rudorph Elnands won 40.32%and 28.15%, respectively, ranking among the top two, but none of them exceeded half of the number, but no more than half of the number Essence The two entered the second round of voting on the 19th of this month.

According to statistics from 99.57%of votes, Petro and Elnands' votes were 50.48%and 47.26%, respectively, and Petro led nearly 720,000 votes in Eldus.

The Times said that Petro said in his speech "this is the victory of the Columbia people." Elnands subsequently acknowledged the defeat. Brother Duke congratulated Petro to win and said that he would soon meet with Petro and start a harmonious and transparent transition process. Venezuela President Madro congratulated Petro to win, saying that "this brother country is about to usher in a new era."

Always learn to learn

The Brazilian news website "G1" said on the 20th that Petro was born in a peasant family in 1960. At the age of 17, he participated in the guerrilla M-19 ("April 19th"), marking the beginning of his political career. In 1985, Petro was arrested for illegally holding weapons and sentenced to 18 months in prison. In this regard, Petro said that he was engaged in legal activities to mobilize the people to resist "false democracy." While participating in guerrillas, Petro was still studying economics in university. In 1990, the guerrillas became a political party and Petro became one of the founders. Subsequently, he chose to continue his studies and returned to Columbia after obtaining a master's and doctoral degree in Europe and devoted himself to politics.

"G1" said that Petro had served as a senator, a member of the Representative, and the mayor of Bogo, and participated in the presidential campaign twice in 2010 and 2018. Petro was welcomed by the public during his tenure as a senator and Mayor Bogo Da Da because of his measures such as cracking down on corruption, expanding employment, and active poverty reduction.

The Columbians said that the election of the vice president is also eye -catching. Petro's campaign partner, elected Vice President Francia Marquez was born in 1981. He has served as a cleaner. He is a black feminist sportsman and a mother who raises two children alone. She will become the country. The first black vice president in history.

Economic policy is the most concerned

The United States CNN (CNN) said on the 20th that the people's expectation of improving the continuous deterioration of the social and economic situation is one of the reasons for Petro Sato. A polls released by Gallop showed that nearly half of the Columbians said that the country's economy is developing in a wrong direction.

Brazil's "Paul Page" said on the 19th that the results of the Columbia election showed that the country's traditional political forces were frustrated. Even if Colombia's economic growth is expected to be 6.1%this year, the inflation rate is as high as 9%and the unemployment rate is 11.1%. Many people feel dissatisfied with rising food prices, high inflation rates, and social injustice. During this campaign, a series of proposal proposed by Petro won the support of the majority, including changing the country's economic model, promoting agricultural production and land reform, protecting the ecological environment, developing clean energy matrix, and improving the richest taxes of taxes. Provide pensions for the poorest. In fact, Petro not only hopes to make progress in the economy, but also proposes measures such as promoting women's equality, implementing peace agreements, and recovery of dialogue with the "National PLA" with anti -government armed organizations. Especially for the security situation, he said that "peace means people like me can be president" "We stop killing each other. On August 7 (on the day of the job), Colombia will start comprehensive and peaceful."

"G1" said that Petro will also make changes in diplomacy. On the issue of relations with the neighboring Venezuela, Petro advocated the restoration of the relationship between the two sides since 2019. Some French media said that Colombia is increasingly switched to China to seek investment and financing, and Beijing has the ability to increase the impact in Colombia. Colombia's first subway was said to be a typical case of "intimate interaction" of the two countries. In addition, for many years, Colombia has been considered one of the most pro -American countries. In 2011, Colombia became NATO "global partner country". At the 9th American Summit just held, Columbia President was one of the few. , One of the Latin American leaders who participated in the defense of Nicaragua. The New York Times said on the 20th that Petro's came to power may have some impact on Gemei relations. Many US and European media believe that Petro may bring Colombia "an opportunity to break free from the American elder brother."

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