This situation of armed conflict and abandonment in terms of no social investment, that needs to be brought to a halt. It’s not going to be brought t… - Francia Márquez

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This situation of armed conflict and abandonment in terms of no social investment, that needs to be brought to a halt. It’s not going to be brought to a halt by the privileged elites of white men who have historically governed our country. It’s the people who need to step forward to press their grievances.

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About Francia Márquez

Francia Elena Márquez Mina (born 1 December 1981) is a Colombian lawyer, human rights defender, and environmentalist who is the 13th Vice President of Colombia since 7 August 2022.

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Native Name: Francia Elena Márquez Mina
Alternative Names: Francia Elena Márquez
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We want the peace we make to have opportunities for our economies so they can be strengthened by knowledge and productive applications based on our ecological and cultural diversity. This is so we can advance and transform global energy and decarbonize the planet.

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