President Gustavo Petro received a special Christmas gift from street dwellers during a lunch: a black jacket embroidered with flowers, handmade. The leader shared the detail on his X account, highlighting the gesture's symbolism and the effort of its makers. The meeting is part of year-end activities focused on excluded populations.
President Gustavo Petro joined street dwellers for lunch, a vulnerable population, as part of the National Government's year-end activities. Before the event, he shared on his X account a detail that marked the day: a black jacket embroidered with flowers, handmade by the street dwellers themselves as a Christmas gift. The garment became a symbol of the meeting and the social message the leader wanted to convey.
During the lunch, Petro wore the jacket along with a cap from the Bachué brand, created by his daughter Andrea Petro. In his post, he wrote: “My outfit for the lunch with street dwellers. The jacket was made by street dwellers and it's my Christmas gift. The last shall be first”.
Later, he delved into the gift's meaning, emphasizing the overcoming ability of people in vulnerable situations. “They made it with their own hands, showing that everyone can overcome. The human being always defeats difficulties”, stated the president. This gesture highlights the government's focus on including historically marginalized groups, promoting messages of hope and resilience in the Christmas celebrations context.
