Gustavo Pedro is officially sworn in as Colombia's new president
The Forecast 3 years ago World News
Bogota, 09 AUG.
Elections for a new president in Colombia took place last June. In this, left-wing faction leader Gustavo Pedro won, defeating the Conservative Party candidate. Although the Conservatives brought about moderate changes in the economy, these did not reach the electorate.
People were disillusioned with rising poverty, violence against human rights leaders and environmentalists. It has echoed in the elections. Gusto, who won the election, formally took office yesterday. Drug traffickers and insurgent groups have been in serious conflict with the government. Because of this, the country has collapsed. Gusto has promised to bring peace to the country and fight inequality. The new president, Gustavo Pedro, is a former member of the guerrilla group M-19.
Drug production is high in the South American country of Colombia. Colombia is one of the world's largest producers of cocaine. 910 tons of cocaine are produced annually. After this, they are smuggled to other countries as well.
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