214 as later, a government of the people finally arrives: Francia Mquez

2022.06.19

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Image captured from the broadcast during the victory celebration of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez. In which Márquez stated that after 214 years, Colombia will finally have a government of the people.

By Constanza Mazzotti and Pamela Cruz

Francia Múquez, the virtual vice president of Colombia, gave her first speech this Sunday, June 19, alongside the also virtual president Gustavo Petro, in a record 214 years of history that will finally see a government of and for the people.