Petro who was elected last August as Colombia’s first Left-Wing President, had promised to reduce poverty and inequality while pushing a policy of “total peace.”
It’s an effort that has been ongoing for almost six decades in a conflict that has led to the deaths of at least 450 thousand people. In congress, however, Petro’s majority coalition has fallen apart due to his refusal to alter the labor, health, and pension proposals he wants to be approved. In response, an estimated five thousand people marched through the capital city of Bogota carrying banners with messages such as “no more Petro” and “Petro out.”
Recently, Petro has been embroiled in allegations of illegal financing during his campaign, which he denies. According to a survey, his approval rating fell from 50 percent in November to 33.8 percent in May, while his disapproval rate rose from 43 percent to 59.4 percent.
