Vice-President stated that the relationship between the countries “independent of government”; Gustavo Petro was elected with 50.49% of the votes
The Vice President of the Republic, General Hamilton Mourão (Republicans), wished the President-elect of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, luck. The leftist and former guerrilla was elected with 50.49% of votes on Sunday (19.jun.2022). For the Brazilian vice president, the relationship between the 2 countries “independent of government”.
“The relationship is from State to State, independent of the government”said Mourão to journalists this Monday (June 20, 2022).
Mourão said that Brazil and Colombia have common interests, such as the Amazon. He stated that managing a country in the current situation of Colombia “it’s not simple”.
“[Sorte ao Petro] because managing a country in the situation the world is facing is not simple”he said.
The president Jair Bolsonaro (PL), however, did not speak publicly about the victory of the leftist candidate.
Several Latin American leaders gave Congratulations to Petro for the victory. In the list of rulers who demonstrated are mainly left-wing leaders from the region.
The presidents of Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Honduras posted on Twitter. Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) also celebrated the leftist’s victory.
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