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Lights and Shadows by Gustavo Petro winner of the Historic Pact
Gustavo Petro was confirmed as the candidate on Sunday. https://www.pulzo.com/noticias/gustavo-petro has been marking the elections for several weeks and has been favored.

(Position of Candidates to the Historic Pact On Pensions and Inflation).

The victory was won by Bogota's previous mayor and senator from the Republic. This officially qualifies him for the presidency of the Republic the office that he hopes to win for the 3rd time.

Despite his controversial proposals regarding various issues and fronts and the overwhelming majority of votes in the poll has made him the most representative of Colombia's left.

Petro has stated his intention to adjust the pension system by the creation of a public manager of pension funds that will operate an "mixed and complimentary system" in conjunction with private funds.

The candidate has stated that in Colombia "we don't have a pension system, but the system is based on bank profits," so many claim that he would end the chances of reaching the presidency. Petro recently stated that he wouldn't eliminate the system but would advocate for reforms to pensions so that they can provide a minimum income for Colombians. Petro said that there is "no requirement" for an increase in the age of retirement.

(Who comprise https://www.elespectador.com/tags/gustavo-petro/ of Historic Pact's possible candidates).

https://www.grupoenergiadebogota.com/content/download/5967/88919/file/GUSTAVO FRANCISCO PETRO URREGO.pdf is that he has repeatedly stated that he will end oil extraction before he takes office. This has been a matter that has caused confusion for investors.

Experts estimate that Petro’s proposal of putting an end to oil exploration could cause a massive impact on Colombia and cost Colombia $4.3 trillion.

In addition, this proposal will create an antioil front across the region and the globe that shifts the focus of our economy away from fossil fuels. For that gustavo petro 'd suggest inviting Gabriel Boric the Chilean president and LuizInacio Lula Silva the Brazilian president.

Petro said he had spoken to Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain regarding his idea.

https://www.portafolio.co/elecciones-2022/gustavo-petro-ganador-del-pacto-historico-562857 on health issues is also controversial. He insists on ending EPS and replacing it with an preventive model of healthcare that "guarantees individual rights, not bankers' profit."

He also cast doubt on the independence of the Banco de la Republica. He announced that he would implement reforms when he becomes the president.

Petro stated that the Bank Board of Directors belonged to the Democratic Center and "What we need is an independent Bank of the Republic (...) it's important that the Board of Directors has the presence of the society," the candidate stated during an argument.

Invamer reports that Petro is the top candidate in voting intentions for the presidential elections.

The idea that he proposed was also controversial. of releasing money to fund the government's expenditures.

Petro's proposals include an economy that isn't dependent, hydrocarbon extraction and mining, as well as a stronger contribution from agriculture.


He also stated that he would pursue tax reforms to end exemptions and change the idea of a minimum wage into a real wage based on income and capital.

Website: https://www.pulzo.com/noticias/gustavo-petro