Former guerrilla elected Bogotá mayor says reconciliation and peace are possible

Monday, October 31st 2011 - 05:55 UTC

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Colombians elected one-time guerrilla Gustavo Petro as Bogotá mayor, the country’s second most powerful post after the presidency, in a poll on Sunday devoid of the bloodshed that marked campaigning. Read full article

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GeoffWard2
You have to be FOR this man and his declared objectives - peace, reconciliation and anti-corruption.

Like Dilma, whatever his background, South American countries really need people who can talk the talk but also walk the walk as well.

Some mayors end up being killed or dragged into corruption, but some make it.

Let's hope this guy is one that makes it.
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xbarilox
England is being left way behind... just a whisper it will be... just a dusty thought...
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