Luis Inacio lula da Silva, former president and current presidential candidate of Brazil: “I warmly congratulate my colleagues @petrogustavo, @FranciaMarquezM and all Colombians on an important victory in this Sunday’s election. I wish Petro and his government success. strengthening Latin America’s progressive power democracy”.

Andrew Manuel Lopez ObradorMexican President: “Gustavo Petro’s victory is historic. Colombian conservatives have always been tenacious and tough. The writer José María Vargas Vila relates that the dictators of his country ‘dipped their daggers in holy water before killing’.

“In 1948, the same procedure led to the assassination of the great liberal leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán. People, inflamed by evil, destroyed all public buildings in Bogotá and thousands died, in a spontaneous and violent popular revolution. Gabriel García Márquez wrote that his friend Wilfrido Mathieu warned him of what had happened and said: ‘This country is in chaos.’

Gabriel borate, Chilean President: “I just spoke to @petrogustavo to congratulate him on his victory in the Colombian presidency along with @FranciaMarquezM. Joy to Latin America! We will work together for the unity of our continent in the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We continue!” wrote Chilean President Gabriel Boric.

xiaomara castro, President of Honduras: “On behalf of the people of Honduras, I congratulate the brave people of Colombia for voting for the historic social change represented by President-elect @petrogustavo today.”

Nicholas Ripe, Venezuelan President: “I congratulate Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, on the historic victory in the Presidential election in Colombia. The will of the Colombian people is heard, who came out to defend the path of democracy and Peace. New times are ahead for this brother country” .

Luis Maple, Bolivian President: “Congratulations to the Colombian people! Our congratulations to brothers @petrogustavo and sisters @FranciaMarquezM on their victory today in the polls. Latin American integration strengthened. We join the Colombian party. Jallalla #Colombia!”.

evo moral, former Bolivian president: “We congratulate the Colombian people, brother @petrogustavo, newly elected president and sister @FranciaMarquezM, the first vice president of Afro descent in the country’s history on their undeniable victory in the polls. This is a victory of peace , truth and dignity.

Raphael Belt, former president of Ecuador: “Latin America celebrates: Gustavo Petro the new president of Colombia. Long live Colombia! Long live the Great Motherland! Always win!”.

Jeremy Corbin, Former leader of the British Labor Party: “Excellent news from Colombia with the election of a socialist president, who has demonstrated community organizing power to build a popular political platform to heal past divisions and achieve social justice. Congratulations and solidarity @petrogustavo” .

Manuel Zelaya, Former President of Honduras: “Gustavo Petro is the new President of Colombia. Latin America commends and congratulates the Colombian people on the successful election of this progressive leader. Congratulations @petrogustavo.”