The result of the second round of the presidential elections, held on June 19 of this year, marked a milestone in the country’s history. As framed by the national and international media, for the first time in Colombia a leader of the left managed to reach one of the highest echelons of politics: being elected as president of the Republic.
After the election of Gustavo Petro as the next president of the Colombians, A large part of the population – if not all – are waiting for what the government model of the elected president will be and in relation to his decisions in economic, social, and environmental matters, among others.
It is therefore not surprising that, from other lands, Colombian artists remain attentive to the direction that their country of origin will take during the coming years. Precisely, Juanes has been one of the recognized characters who has expressed on several occasions his interest in the nation that he had to leave to pursue his dreams, as he has referred to at a certain point in his social networks.
Although the road has taken him to other destinations, Colombia continues to occupy an important space in the life of the paisa singer. This was demonstrated in an interview granted by Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez to international media, within the framework of his Origen Tour 2022 musical tour.
“In Colombia there is a change, and changes always generate hope,” said Juanes, referring to the decision made by the electorate at the polls, after a complex year for the candidates who bet on him to take the place of current President Iván Duque.
“I wish the best to the entire Government, I think the most important thing is to change so that Colombia is a more inclusive country, with more opportunities for the people”, he added in the interview that was conducted by Europa Press. A message that she has also insisted on her social networks, emphasizing that union is the key to the country’s progress.
During the interview, Juanes also referred to what he considers will be necessary to understand in the future. “Colombia needs to get to know itself, who we really are, and that inclusion is fundamental so that many wounds and pain will finally pass. There have been many years of many social injustices and that is why what is happening now is important, ”he told the press agency.
The interpreter of songs still remembered by the public as Black shirt y I pray to God He has been excited about what is going to happen in Colombia during the four years of the next administration, but he has also been clear, despite his hope, that it will be a transformation of the vision of the country that will not be to everyone’s liking.
“Despite the fact that Colombia is well polarized, I think there is hope, the country is going to change, there will be things that some people will like and others won’t”, he commented during the meeting with the international press.
Likewise, Juanes stressed that there are several points on which Colombia needs to glimpse a path and heal wounds from the past, such as the commitment to peace. In this regard, he expressed that he has kept abreast of the progress that the country has had in this matter.
“Just yesterday I was reading the report of the Truth Commission, and we have really gone through a very deep violence. I was moved when Father Francisco (referring to Francisco de Roux, president of the institution) said ‘we don’t want any more weapons’”, mentioned the Colombian artist, being emphatic that this is the message that should serve as a guide.