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PJMcK

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2. President Petro seems like an impressive leader

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 06:10 PM

Friday

Since being in Panama, I’ve been slowly learning the politics of the nearby Latin nations. Gustavo Petro seems to be someone I could support.

His concerns for the environment extend to the economic impacts of corporate greed. His concerns for the Amazon rainforest are sincere. He has progressive views for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights. He’s an economist who wants strong banks with social responsibilities.

I’ll look for his eulogy for Rev. Jackson this evening.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavo_Petro#Policies_and_views

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