Progressive Senator Gustavo Petro became Colombia’s first progressive president-elect since the 1930’s after a historic vote on Sunday. According to the National Registry, Petro defeated the runner-up, the allegedly corrupt Rodolfo Hernandez, with a margin of more than 700,000 votes. Hernandez conceded defeat two hours after the polls closed. Quick count results Spontaneous celebrations broke … Continue reading Historic victory for Gustavo Petro in Colombia’s elections