Claudia López: Bogotá, Colombia Elects Openly Gay Woman Mayor in Historic First

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Claudia López: Bogotá, Colombia Elects Openly Gay Woman Mayor in Historic First

Claudia López, an openly gay woman, has been elected mayor of the Colombian capital of Bogotá.

The BBC reports: “The 49-year-old centre-left candidate had won 35.2% of the vote with nearly all votes counted. Mayor of Bogotá is widely considered the second-most important political post in Colombia after the presidency. … A journalist-turned politician, Ms López is a member of the of the country’s Green Alliance party. Known for her outspoken criticism of right-wing politicians, she has also been heavily involved with anti-corruption efforts in Colombia. Her policies include putting more police on the streets, fighting child labour and creating better educational opportunities for people over 45.”

Lopez kissed her partner Angélica Lozano Correa after the victory.

This is @ClaudiaLopez, the new mayor of #Bogota, kissing her partner @AngelicaLozanoC in celebration after today’s elections. This is a momentous symbol, a sign of change and of good things to come. That I have the privilege of calling them my friends only makes this sweeter. pic.twitter.com/1LIF9ad8c1

— Renata Segura (@renaticas) October 28, 2019

Gracias a todas y todos los maestros, mentores, jefes, colegas, compañeros, amigos y ciudadanos que me enseñaron, quisieron y apoyaron para llegar a éste día en la vida.

Gracias a mi ciudad y su extraordinaria ciudadanía por confiar y darme esta oportunidad.

Vamos a honrarla! pic.twitter.com/Ain6n2jtva

— Claudia López (@ClaudiaLopez) October 28, 2019

#EnVivo #ClaudiaAlcaldesa
Mi primera rueda de prensa como alcaldesa electa de Bogotá. ¡Son muchos los retos que nos esperan! Hoy inician 4 años de trabajo duro y sin descanso para volver a hacer de Bogotá el mejor hogar de todos los colombianos: t.co/QNG8IbnbKa pic.twitter.com/xjLkWtnwY1

— Claudia López (@ClaudiaLopez) October 28, 2019

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