Early Life
Petro studied at the Colegio de Hermanos de La Salle, where he founded the student newspaper Carta al Pueblo ("Letter to the People"). At the age of 18 he became a member of the 19th of April Movement, and was involved in military and political activities. During his time in 19 April Petro became a popular leader, and was elected ombudsman of Zipaquirá in 1981 and councilman from 1984 to 1986.
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