After knowing the results of the presidential elections in Colombia, Some international leaders have spoken out about the triumph of Gustavo Petro. Especially, some tweets from Latin American leaders have been known.
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The president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, said through his Twitter account that he spoke with Petro and congratulated him on the results. “I just spoke with @petrogustavo to congratulate him on his victory in the presidency of Colombia together with @FranciaMarquezM. Joy for Latin America! We will work together for the unity of our continent in the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We continue!”
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Both leaders have shown closeness in the past. In fact, Petro attended Boric’s presidential inauguration.
I just talked with @petrogustavo to congratulate him on his triumph in the presidency of Colombia together with @FranciaMarquezM. Joy for Latin America! We will work together for the unity of our continent in the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We continue!
— Gabriel Boric Font (@gabrielboric) June 19, 2022
Another was Diosdado Cabello, the leader of Chavismo in Venezuela. Through his account, Cabello said: “Colombia spoke, the deep Colombia, the one that hurts in the Bolivarian sentiment, seeking its peace and with it the Peace of an entire region, we embrace that great victory of a people that has resisted one and a thousand attacks by drug lords, congratulations. United We Will Win (sic)”.
Colombia spoke, the deep Colombia, the one that hurts in the Bolivarian sentiment, seeking its peace and with it the Peace of an entire region, we embrace that great victory of a people that has resisted one and a thousand attacks by drug lords, congratulations. United we will win
– Diosdado Cabello R (@dcabellor) June 19, 2022
From Venezuela, the leader Enrique Capriles also took the opportunity to refer to the issue, where he asked the leader of the Historical Pact to take into account the Venezuelan population residing on Colombian soil.
Today #19Jun Colombians voted in peace and reaffirmed their democracy. In little more than 1 hour the result was known, in the light of all and openly in the media. 2M Venezuelans live in Colombia. We hope that the new President governs with respect and without exclusion for them pic.twitter.com/OmPy8efEEZ
— Henrique Capriles R. (@hcapriles) June 19, 2022
“Today #19Jun Colombians voted in peace and reaffirmed their democracy. In just over 1 hour the result was known, in the light of all and openly in the media. 2M Venezuelans live in Colombia. We hope that the new President governs with respect and without exclusion for them”.
For his part, the former president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, also referred to Petro’s victory. “Latin America partying: Gustavo Petro the new president of Colombia.
Long live Columbia! Long live the Great Country! Until victory always!” Correa trilled.
Likewise, the director of the OAS, Luis Almagro, also referred to the triumph of the president-elect. “We congratulate the people and government of #Colombia for an exemplary election. We congratulate Gustavo Petro on his victory, wishing him success in his term as President of the Republic. At @OEA_oficial we wish to work together for democracy, human rights, security and development “.
We congratulate the people and government of #Colombia for an exemplary choice.
We congratulate @petrogustavo for his victory, wishing him success in his term as President of the Republic. In @OEA_oficial we vow to work together for democracy, human rights, security and development https://t.co/jvUCpownPI
— Luis Almagro (@Almagro_OEA2015) June 19, 2022
From Ecuador, President Guillermo Lasso said that he communicated by phone with Petro in order to strengthen relations between the two countries.
“I have congratulated Gustavo Petro on the phone for his election as president of our sister Republic of Colombia and I reiterated our government’s willingness to strengthen friendship and cooperation, prioritizing the development and integration of our peoples.”
I congratulated by phone @petrogustavo for his election as president of our sister Republic of Colombia and I reiterated our Government’s willingness to strengthen friendship and cooperation, prioritizing the development and integration of our peoples.
— Guillermo Lasso (@LassoGuillermo) June 19, 2022
For his part, the president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro also referred to the electoral results in Colombia.
“I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, for the historic victory in the Presidential elections in Colombia. The will of the Colombian people was heard, which came out to defend the path of democracy and Peace. New times are in sight for this sister country” .
I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez for their historic victory in the Presidential elections in Colombia. The will of the Colombian people, who came out to defend the path of democracy and peace, was heard. New times are in sight for this sister country. pic.twitter.com/FxodCn9Uqx
– Nicolas Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) June 19, 2022
Another was Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Through his Twitter account he said “I congratulate Gustavo Petro
for his election as the next President of #Colombia. Colombia is a fundamental partner for the EU. Count on the European Union to continue strengthening our relations.”
I congratulate @petrogustavo for his election as the next President of #Colombia.
Colombia is a fundamental partner for the EU. Count on the European Union to continue strengthening our relations.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) June 19, 2022
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