Colombia Picks 1st Leftist President In Tight Runoff Contest

Colombia has elected Gustavo Petro, a former M19 guerrilla member, as its new progressive president. Petro won the runoff with just over 50% of the vote, defeating 77-year-old entrepreneur Rodolfo Hernandez, who garnered 47%. Petro's running mate, Francia Marquez, will become the country's first black female vice president. Colombia faces challenges such as rising inequality, violence, and inflation.

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