Today is day 14 of the Drawing Presidents series Today I drew the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro I hope I have mastered drawing him If you liked my drawing, please vote for it.

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Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego is a Colombian politician, economist, and former revolutionary who has served as the 35th President of the Republic of Colombia since August 7, 2022.
He is the first left-wing president in Colombia’s modern history, marking a major political shift in one of Latin America’s traditionally conservative nations.

Full Name: Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego

Date of Birth: April 19, 1960

Place of Birth: Ciénaga de Oro, Córdoba, Colombia

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Externado University of Colombia

Graduate studies in Public Administration, Environment, and Population Development at Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium)

🔹Early Political Involvement:

During his youth, Petro joined the M-19 (April 19 Movement), a leftist guerrilla organization that later transformed into a legitimate political party after a peace agreement with the government.
He was imprisoned briefly for his involvement but later dedicated himself to politics through democratic means, emphasizing reform and social justice.

🔹Political Career:

Petro began his democratic political career as a Member of the House of Representatives and later as a Senator, where he gained national recognition for exposing corruption and challenging political and economic elites.
He became known for his strong anti-corruption stance, his defense of human rights, and his criticism of Colombia’s traditional political class.

From 2012 to 2015, he served as the Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital and largest city. His administration implemented social welfare policies, such as subsidized water and public transportation for low-income citizens, and promoted environmental sustainability.
While his tenure saw progressive reforms, it also faced controversy regarding urban management and waste collection systems.

🔹Presidency:

In 2022, Gustavo Petro won the Colombian presidential election, defeating independent candidate Rodolfo Hernández with 50.4% of the vote in a historic runoff.
His victory represented a new political era, as he became Colombia’s first leftist president, supported by the progressive alliance Pacto Histórico (Historic Pact).

🔹Vision and Policies:

President Petro’s agenda focuses on social justice, economic equality, environmental protection, and peacebuilding.
He seeks to reduce Colombia’s dependence on oil and coal exports, transition toward renewable energy, expand access to education and healthcare, and promote inclusive development.
Internationally, he advocates for stronger Latin American cooperation, climate action, and drug policy reform based on public health and human rights rather than militarization.

🔹Challenges and Criticism:

Despite his popularity among reformists and younger voters, Petro faces strong opposition from conservative sectors, business leaders, and parts of Congress that resist his economic and environmental reforms.
Critics argue that his proposals could slow investment or destabilize Colombia’s traditionally market-oriented economy.
However, supporters see him as a transformative leader aiming to build a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful nation.

🔗 Source : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavo_Petro

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Tools Used in Drawing

Stage One: I used a pencil to draw the initial lines and outline the character's features.

Stage Two: I relied on Picsart Pro to change the background and add the basic coloring.

Stage Three: I used upscale.media to improve the final image quality and make it clearer and more precise.