Colombia's president-elect Gustavo Petro isn’t the first rebel to be elected into public office.

But he isn’t the first rebel to be elected into public office.

Colombia has a history of giving former combatants the opportunity to serve their country.

We take a look at one rebel who became mayor of his hometown, Guillermo Enrique Torres, Mayor of Turbaco.

CGTN's Michelle Begue has more from Turbaco.

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