Colombian VP Accuses Government of 'Racism, Patriarchy'
- Colombia's first black vice president, Francia Marquez, accused the leftist government of racism and patriarchy on May 21 at an abolition of slavery event.
- Her remarks came amid persistent turmoil in Gustavo Petro's government, characterized by ministerial departures, internal conflicts, and legislative deadlock ahead of the 2026 elections.
- Marquez, an Afro-Colombian activist and former equality minister stripped of her role earlier this year, emphasized obstacles in advancing hopes for marginalized communities.
- She expressed that she began her tenure with high hopes but found governing challenging in a country led by a government characterized by racism and patriarchy.
- Marquez's critique intensifies pressure on Petro's administration, which plans a general strike this month to push hostile lawmakers to approve key labor and healthcare reforms.
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Colombia: First Black Vice President Condemns 'Racism' in Marxist Government
Leftist Vice President of Colombia Francia Márquez accused the government of President Gustavo Petro of engaging in "racist" practices. The post Colombia: First Black Vice President Condemns ‘Racism’ in Marxist Government appeared first on Breitbart.
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