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Gustavo Petro
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Why are Colombians protesting?
Protesters call Gustavo Petro's policies 'dire' as his government attempts to reform healthcare and other sectors. Tens of thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets in several cities to protest against President Gustavo Petro's social reform agenda.
Apr 22, 2024
How many years can a President serve in Colombia?
The president and vice president serve a term of office of four years after being elected by popular vote. Since 2015, the president is barred from running for reelection, even for a nonconsecutive term. From 1910 to 2005, the president was limited to a single term.
Is Columbia a democracy?
The politics of Colombia take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Colombia is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is carried out by the government.
Who is the ex President of Colombia?
His Excellency Iván Duque ODB ODSC OSP GOM CYC OSC OMDSM GColIH | |
Preceded by | Juan Manuel Santos |
Succeeded by | Gustavo Petro |
President pro tempore of PROSUR | |
In office 12 December 2020 – 27 January 2022 |
Gustavo Petro is the new president of Colombia. On June 19, the run-off of the presidential elections in Colombia took place. With 100% of the votes counted, ...
Gustavo Petro is the 34th and current president of the Republic of Colombia, having assumed office on August 7, 2022.
Mar 10, 2024 · Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.
May 7, 2024 · Colombian President Gustavo Petro is nearing the midpoint of his four-year term facing stalled progress on his reform agenda and increasing ...
May 2, 2024 · Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday in the latest escalation of ...
May 10, 2024 · Gustavo Petro is a Colombian politician and former member of the Marxist guerrilla group 19th of April Movement (M-19) who in 2022 became ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Protesters call Gustavo Petro's policies 'dire' as his government attempts to reform healthcare and other sectors.
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