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Colombia's first leftist president sworn in

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August 8, 2022

Colombia has opened a new chapter in its history, with a former leftist rebel sworn in as president. Gustavo Petro has pledged to fight inequality, achieve peace and rethink the war on drugs. Colombia's new vice president also represents a new start.

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