Colombia: 10 commitments made by Gustavo Petro when he assumed the presidency

Gustavo Petro, who took over as president this Sunday Colombiabroke down 10 points that he will work on during his four-year term, which are based on peace, women, dialogue “with all”, the fight against corruption and the protection of life.

This is the decalogue that he proclaimed during his investiture speech and deals with the following points:

1. World

The head of state promised to work towards “achieving a true and final peace”, with which he pledged to abide by the peace agreement. “We cannot let down Colombian society. The dead deserve it. The living need it. Life should be the foundation of the world,” he assured.

2. Care

He promised to take care of old age and childhood, the disabled, and “those who have been isolated by history or society.” “We will create a policy of caring so that no one is left behind,” he said, and “a policy that is sensitive to the suffering and pain of others, with tools and solutions to ensure equality.”

3. Gender equality

“I will rule with and for women Colombia”, – stressed the new president, who again promised to create a ministry for equality, headed by Vice President Francia Marquez. “We want real equality and security, so that Colombian women can walk in peace and not fear for their lives,” he stressed.

4. Dialogue without exceptions

“I will conduct a dialogue with everyone, without exceptions and exceptions,” he said. Petrowhich will have “a government with open doors for anyone who wants to discuss issues ColombiaEver since he was elected, he has emphasized the idea of ​​a great national consensus.

5. Listen

He also promised to listen to all Colombians. “You don’t manage at a distance, away from people and cut off from their realities. Quite the contrary: you govern by listening,” he argued, promising “mechanisms and dynamics to make every Colombian feel heard in this government.”

6. Against violence

“I will protect Colombian men and women from violence and will work to make families feel safe and secure,” said the new president, who spoke of a “comprehensive security strategy” that ranges from prevention to “prosecution of criminal structures and modernization.” . security forces.”

7. Fight against corruption

He advocated a “firm hand and no regard” for corruption. “We’re going to take back what was stolen, make sure it doesn’t happen again, and transform the system to discourage this practice,” he said.

8. Environment

“I will protect our land and bowels, our seas and rivers, our air and sky,” he assured. Petro, who in almost all his speeches speaks of strong environmental protection. As such, he pledged to “resist the uncontrolled deforestation of our forests and promote the development of renewable energy sources.”

9. Stimulating development

The national industry, the popular economy and the Colombian countryside as pillars of development and “accompany and support all who aspire to Colombia“Our invitation is to produce, to work, to realize that we will become a wealthy society only if we work,” he argued.

10. Keep the Constitution

And finally, he singled out another phrase that he said most often: that he would abide by the Constitution, although he mentioned that “better laws, new laws in the service of the vast majority and guaranteeing their observance” are needed. EFE