Itamaraty congratulates Gustavo Petro for election victory in Colombia
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a note congratulating the election of Gustavo Petro to the presidency of Colombia on Tuesday (21).
"In wishing the president-elect success in the performance of his duties, the Brazilian government reaffirms its commitment to the continuity and deepening of bilateral relations with Colombia, with a view to the well-being, prosperity, democracy, and freedom of our peoples," the Itamaraty statement said.
The agency's statement was released two days after the election in which Petro's victory was declared with 50.44% of the votes in a second round. This is the first time that a leftist candidate wins a Colombian presidential race.
Following the stance adopted in other leftist victories in South America, President Jair Bolsonaro has not yet congratulated Petro on the result.
