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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
Oliver Griffin, Carlos Vargas and Nelson Bocanegra

Colombia leftist Petro goes to second round with businessman Hernandez

Colombian left-wing presidential candidate Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact coalition and vice-presidential candidate Francia Marquez react onstage after Petro came out on top in the first round of the presidential election in Bogota, Colombia May 29, 2022. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos

Colombian leftist Gustavo Petro came out on top in the first round of the Andean country's presidential election on Sunday and will face a surprise contender - businessman Rodolfo Hernandez - in a second round on June 19.

Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement who has vowed profound economic and social change, had 40.3% of votes, national registry office tallies showed, with 99.9% of ballot boxes counted.

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