This August 7 takes place the presidential possession of Gustavo Petro, the first leftist leader to hold this position in the country, together with his vice president, Francia Márquez, and the ministerial cabinet.
(Read: Petro president: why his arrival in power is historic).
This, in addition, will be the first inauguration in the country open to the public and attended by more than 30 international leaders and presidents. The transmission began at 10:00 am and it is expected that the possession begins at 2:45 pm
Reception King of Spain
In the morning hours, at 9:00 am, the Vice President and Foreign Minister of Colombia, Marta Lucía Ramírez, received Felipe VI, King of Spain, one of the most anticipated guests of the inauguration.
King Felipe VI arrived in Colombia for possession of Petro.
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Néstor Osuna, new Minister of Justice, and Catalina Velasco, new Minister of Housing
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At mid-morning, at 10:00 am, the president-elect named two other members of his cabinet. These are Catalina Velasco, as Minister of Housing and Néstor Osuna who will direct the Justice portfolio.
arrival of citizenship
From the morning hours, several citizens got up early in the center of Bogotá for the possession. In several sectors surrounding the Plaza de Bolívar there are artistic displays and a festive atmosphere.
(Read: This is how Gustavo Petro’s cabinet is left).
Possession of Gustavo Petro
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The King came into possession
Possession of the King of Spain, Felipe VI
Presidency of the Republic
After his arrival in Bogotá, the monarch went to the Casa de Nariño to meet with President Iván Duque.
Mass attendance
After noon, more than 7,000 people gather for the inauguration of President Gustavo Petro, who has already greeted the King of Spain Felipe VI.
Possession of Gustavo Petro
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