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Francia Márquez Becomes First Afro-Colombian Vice President Honored

4/16/2026

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Francia Márquez, Colombia's vice president, will be the first Afro-Colombian face on the wall of former vice-presidents.
She was elected in 2022 alongside President Gustavo Petro.
She led the March of the Turbans in 2014 to combat illegal mining.
She received the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2018.
Despite her efforts, she feels obstructed in her role and will not run for president, citing a promise to serve her term.

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Francia Márquez, Colombia's vice president, will be the first Afro-Colombian face on the wall of former vice-presidents.
She was elected in 2022 alongside President Gustavo Petro.
She led the March of the Turbans in 2014 to combat illegal mining.
She received the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2018.
Despite her efforts, she feels obstructed in her role and will not run for president, citing a promise to serve her term.