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Leftist Gustavo Petro Wins the Presidency of Colombia

With 98.22% of the returns in, Petro obtained 50.51% of the votes. His rival, Rodolfo Hernandez, received 47.25%.

Entrevista con el periodista Daniel Coronell: “We are going to have a divided Colombia, suffering the consequences of polarization.”

Regardless of who wins this Sunday’s runoff presidential election, organized crime and guerrilla groups remain in the wings.

“We are working now for the acceptance of MIR cards in our country,” said Alberto Quiñones of the Central Bank of Cuba.

Carlos Javier from Uruguay took our photo of the day: “The Opportunity”, in Caracas, Venezuela.

Che’s friend Ricardo Rojo wrote a far-famed book on him titled, “My friend Che.” Tears welled up my eyes every time whenever I read it.

Protests in Ecuador intensified after police arrested Leonidas Iza, head of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador.

Today’s featured mix comes from Hong Kong-based salsa DJ, Gia Fu, with a set of Colombian salsa (2021).

Claudia Camila from Venezuela took our photo of the day “Little Flowers” in Caracas, Venezuela.

In an unprecedented decision, the Mexican immigration authorities have offered to extend transit visas to those who need them.