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Pacto Histórico Selects Gustavo Petro and Calls for National Strike

Name: Pacto Histórico Selects Gustavo Petro and Calls for National Strike
Start: 2026-10-16T23:01:20Z
Location: Colombia

Colombia · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-10-16T23:01:20Z updated 2026-10-16T23:01:20Z

The Pacto Histórico political coalition has chosen Gustavo Petro as its president. Additionally, the group has issued a call for a national strike.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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