Coverage dated June 20, 2022

Francia Marquez, first Black Colombian elected vice president

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As Gustavo Petro became the first leftist elected president of Colombia on Sunday, his running mate Francia Marquez likewise made history: she will be the

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Digital Journal
Francia Marquez, first Black Colombian elected vice president (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jun 20, 2022
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As Gustavo Petro became the first leftist elected president of Colombia on Sunday, his running mate Francia Marquez likewise made history: she will be the
Los Angeles Times
Colombian voters elect country's first Black vice president (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jun 20, 2022
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As Colombia’s voters put aside a longtime antipathy to leftists and chose one as their new president, they also have carved out another milestone — electing the country's first Black vice president
KEYT Santa Barbara
Colombian voters elect country's first Black vice president | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jun 20, 2022
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As Colombia's voters put aside a longtime antipathy to leftists and chose one as their new president, they also carved out another milestone — electing the country's first Black vice president.
Black Enterprise
Former Maid Francia Marquez Elected Colombia's First Black Vice President (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jun 20, 2022
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The country of Colombia made history on Sunday by electing the first Black vice president and the first leftist to serve in the role.

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