Enrique Penalosa reformed city’s transportation system from 1998 to 2001Outgoing mayor Gustavo Petro briefly removed from office amid controversyFormer Bogotá mayor Enrique Penalosa has won a tight race to regain his worn job,handing a stunning defeat to Colombia’s left that has governed the capital for the last 12 years.
Penalosa received 33% of the vote in mayoral and gubernatorial elections held nationwide, besting former defense minister Rafael Pardo, or who secured 28.5%,and leftist candidate Clara Lopez, who finished third with 18%.
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Source: theguardian.com