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Ex-rebel sworn in as Colombia’s president in historic shift

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Colombia’s first leftist president will be sworn into office Sundayi heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups. Sen. Gustavo Petro, a former member of Colombia's M-19 guerrilla group, won the presidential election in June. Petro is part of a growing group of leftist politicians and political outsiders who have been winning elections in Latin America. Petro has promised to tackle Colombia's social and economic inequalities by boosting spending on anti-poverty programs.

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BBC News

Colombia's new president is sworn into office

Gustavo Petro was sworn in before a crowd of thousands in Colombia's capital, Bogota.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Colombia's First-ever Leftist President Gustavo Petro Sworn in

Gustavo Petro said his government would aim to "bring to Colombia what it has not had for centuries, which is tranquility and peace

2 years ago·India

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The Hindu

Ex-rebel Gustavo Petro takes oath as Colombia President in historic shift

Gustavo Petro is the first leftist President to be sworn into office

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift

Colombia's first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and bring peace to a country long haunted by bloody feuds between the government, drug traffickers and rebel groups.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Ex-rebel sworn in as Colombia’s president in historic shift

Colombia’s first leftist President will be sworn into office on Sunday, in a colorful ceremony that marks a turning point in the South American nation’s history

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s first leftist president was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and bring peace to a country long haunted by bloody feuds between the government, drug traffickers and rebel groups.

2 years ago·United States

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