Petro wins Colombian presidential election, making history in the country

World Today

Published June 20, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Updated June 20, 2022 at 2:52 PM

A historic election in Colombia gave rise to a left-wing leader for the first time ever.

Gustavo Petro – a one-time member of the M-19 guerrilla group – now holds the title of the president-elect.

CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.