Gustavo Petro

ModernPoliticianColombia1960 — ?

First leftist Colombian president, former M-19 guerrilla.

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Quick Facts

Born

1960

Country

Colombia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score51.4

Gustavo Petro — Complete Timeline

1977 AD

Joined M-19 Guerrilla MovementPolitical Action◆ Major

Petro joined the M-19 guerrilla group, a leftist urban guerrilla movement. He was involved in political activism and later imprisoned for his activities, serving 18 months before being released.

GuerrillaM-19Political Activism

Impact: national

2011 AD

Elected Mayor of BogotáPolitical Action◆ Major

Petro was elected Mayor of Bogot

MayorBogotáLocal Government

2022 AD

Elected President of ColombiaPolitical Action

Gustavo Petro won the Colombian presidential election as the candidate of the Historic Pact coalition. He defeated Rodolfo Hern

ElectionPresidencyColombiaLeftist

Impact: national

Proposed Total Peace PolicyPolitical Action◆ Major

Petro proposed a 'Total Peace' policy aimed at negotiating with all remaining armed groups in Colombia, including the ELN and dissident FARC factions. The policy seeks to extend the peace process beyond the 2016 agreement.

Peace PolicyELNColombian Conflict

Impact: nationalconstructive