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Why was Gustavo Petro’s election as president historic?

Petro’s victory in the 2022 presidential election made him the first leftist president in Colombia’s history, marking a major political shift in a country long governed by centrist and conservative leaders. His running mate, environmental activist Francia Márquez, also made history as the first Black woman to serve as Colombia’s vice president.