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On 7 August 1819, Simón Bolívar and his army defeated the Spanish Crown. And several South American territories gained their independence, including Colombia. It was also on 7 August 2022 that Gustavo Petro proclaimed himself the country's first left-wing president, bringing out the guerrilla's sword. Why would this relic occupy an important space in Petro's inauguration?