Francia Marquez, the Afro-Colombian rights activist campaigning
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For the first time in Colombia's history, the left, led by former Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro, could win the presidential election set to begin Sunday. If it prevails, Afro-Colombian environmental and…
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Colombia Election: Gustavo Petro Names Environmental Activist
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Colombia Tries a Transformative Left Turn
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Francia Márquez of Colombia follows Kamala Harris into the history
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Leftist Petro elected president of Colombia, defeating millionaire Hernandez
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Afrolatina
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Colombia could elect first black female vice-president as poll
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Afrolatina
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Francia Márquez, Renowned Afro-Colombian Activist: What
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Afro-Colombian Francia Marquez's Ascendance Is Historic - Okayplayer
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Climate Hero: Francia Márquez
Leftist Petro elected president of Colombia, defeating millionaire Hernandez
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