Ivan Duque sworn in as Colombia's next president
- 6 years ago
Ivan Duque was sworn in as Colombia's 60th president on August 7.
Thousands gathered in the historic enter of the capital Bogota for Duque's inauguration, according to local reports.
Duque, a 42-year-old former senator, defeated left-leaning candidate, Gustavo Petro, in a presidential run-off in June with 54 percent of the vote. He is the youngest president in recent years.
During the campaign, Duque promised to crack down on crime and armed groups, lower taxes for businesses, and fight corruption.
Thousands gathered in the historic enter of the capital Bogota for Duque's inauguration, according to local reports.
Duque, a 42-year-old former senator, defeated left-leaning candidate, Gustavo Petro, in a presidential run-off in June with 54 percent of the vote. He is the youngest president in recent years.
During the campaign, Duque promised to crack down on crime and armed groups, lower taxes for businesses, and fight corruption.