Bericht von CNN zur Neuwahl Gustavo Petros
Gerade ist mir ein ausführlicher Artikel auf Englisch zur Wahl Gustavo Petros zum kolumbianischen Präsidenten aufgefallen. Stefano Pozzebon und Michelle Velez zeichnen ein Bild der Vita und der politischen Ausrichtung des ersten linken Präsidenten in der kolumbianischen Geschichte (Mein Artikel am Weltgeflüchtetentag unter anderem zum Wahlergebnis).
Demgegenüber habe ich auf der offiziellen Homepage des noch amtierenden Präsidenten Ivan Duque noch nicht einmal eine Randnotiz dazu entdeckt. Der Name des designierten Präsidenten wird nicht erwähnt, es wurde lediglich davon gesprochen, dass es eine Wahl frei von Angst und Einschüchterungen sein sollte. Das Ergebnis wird anscheinend nicht kommentiert.
Hier der Artikel von CNN angerissen:
Left-wing candidate and former guerrilla Gustavo Petro wins Colombian presidential race
By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN
June 20, 2022
Beitragsbild: „Gustavo Petro, seen in March in Bogota, Colombia.“ Foto: NURPHOTO via Getty Images, verwendet im Artikel von CNN
Bogota, Colombia (CNN). Gustavo Petro will become Colombia’s first leftist leader, after winning the country’s presidential race on Sunday.
The former guerrilla won by a slim margin with over 50% of the votes, against 77-year-old entrepreneur Rodolfo Hernandez. In this historic win, his running mate Francia Marquez will now become the first Afro-Colombian to hold executive powers.
During his victory speech on Sunday night, Petro said he is open to dialogue with Hernandez. He also called for a Great National agreement to end violence in the country, saying, „What is coming here is real change, real change. That is what we are committing our lives to. We will not betray the electorate that has demanded that Colombia change from today.“
„Let’s celebrate the first popular victory. May so many sufferings be cushioned in the joy that today floods the heart of the homeland,“ Petro tweeted in celebration on Sunday night.
Outgoing Colombian President Ivan Duque said he called Petro to congratulate him on his victory and that they had „agreed to meet in the coming days to initiate a harmonious, institutional and transparent transition.“
Shortly after Petro claimed victory, rival Hernandez gave a speech saying he accepted the result.
„I accept the result as it should be if we want our institutions to be strong. I sincerely hope that this decision that has been taken is beneficial for all and that Colombia is heading towards the change that prevailed in the vote in the first round,“ he said.
Hernandez also said he hopes Petro knows how to lead the country and that „(Petro) is faithful to his speech against corruption and that he does not disappoint those who trust him.“
Both candidates had run on promises of change, seeking to take advantage of how many Colombians are fed up with Duque — a leader whose tenure has been defined by his administration’s handling of police conduct, inequality, and clashes between organized criminal groups. […]
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