Henrique Capriles, for his part, indicated that ‘the Colombians voted in peace and affirmed their democracy’.
Today #19june Colombians voted in peace and affirmed their democracy. In just over 1 hour, the result was known, in public view and openly in the media. 2M Venezuelans live in Colombia. We hope the new president rules with respect and without exclusion from them pic.twitter.com/OmPy8efEEZ
— Henrique Capriles R. (@hcapriles) June 19, 2022
Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, is added to the list. “I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez on 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 on the horizon for this sister country,” he said.
I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez on 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
Alberto Fernández, President of the Argentine Nation,
stated the following:
“I have just conveyed my congratulations to the President-elect for the confidence that the Colombian people have placed in him.”
It fills me with joy the triumph obtained by @petrogustavo Yes @FranciaMarquezM which culminates the electoral process in Colombia.
I have just conveyed my congratulations to the President-elect for the confidence that the Colombian people have placed in him. pic.twitter.com/cmbcTeduJn
– Alberto Fernandez (@alferdez) June 19, 2022
After Petro’s Triumph, the British embassy in Colombia said it will strengthen new historic ties based on “shared values and collaborative work”.
Congratulations to the President-elect @petrogustavo and your elected vice president @FranciaMarquezM†
We will work with Colombia’s new government to strengthen our historic ties based on shared values and joint work on priority issues for our nations.— British Embassy in Colombia (@UKinColombia) June 19, 2022
Source: El heraldo
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