Gustavo Petro wins Colombia election - in pictures

  • Colombian president-elect Gustavo Petro celebrates with his wife Veronica Alcocer at the Movistar Arena in Bogota after winning the run-off election. AFP
    Colombian president-elect Gustavo Petro celebrates with his wife Veronica Alcocer at the Movistar Arena in Bogota after winning the run-off election. AFP
  • Mr Petro (C-L) celebrates with his vice presidential candidate Francia Marquez (C). The left-wing economist, 62, will succeed Ivan Duque. EPA
    Mr Petro (C-L) celebrates with his vice presidential candidate Francia Marquez (C). The left-wing economist, 62, will succeed Ivan Duque. EPA
  • Mr Petro and Ms Marquez at the Movistar Arena event in Bogota. He said that 'today is a holiday for the people'. EPA
    Mr Petro and Ms Marquez at the Movistar Arena event in Bogota. He said that 'today is a holiday for the people'. EPA
  • Mayor of Medellin Daniel Quintero hugs a supporter of Mr Petro after the election. AFP
    Mayor of Medellin Daniel Quintero hugs a supporter of Mr Petro after the election. AFP
  • Colombia faces a radical change of economic and political direction after electing a former guerrilla to the presidency on a platform of transforming the country's business-friendly model. Bloomberg
    Colombia faces a radical change of economic and political direction after electing a former guerrilla to the presidency on a platform of transforming the country's business-friendly model. Bloomberg
  • Fireworks in Cali, Colombia, after Mr Petro was elected as the country's first left-wing president, defeating businessman Rodolfo Hernandez. Reuters
    Fireworks in Cali, Colombia, after Mr Petro was elected as the country's first left-wing president, defeating businessman Rodolfo Hernandez. Reuters
  • The Colpatria tower in Bogota is illuminated with a picture of Mr Petro of the Historic Pact coalition. Reuters
    The Colpatria tower in Bogota is illuminated with a picture of Mr Petro of the Historic Pact coalition. Reuters
  • Celebrations after Colombia held a calm and orderly election despite a close, unpredictable race. EPA
    Celebrations after Colombia held a calm and orderly election despite a close, unpredictable race. EPA
  • Supporters of Mr Petro listen to his victory speech. Getty Images
    Supporters of Mr Petro listen to his victory speech. Getty Images
  • Historic Pact coalition supporters celebrate at the Movistar Arena in Bogota. Reuters
    Historic Pact coalition supporters celebrate at the Movistar Arena in Bogota. Reuters
  • Ay, caramba! Supporters with Simpsons-style cartoon cutouts of the winners. AFP
    Ay, caramba! Supporters with Simpsons-style cartoon cutouts of the winners. AFP