Andrea Petro, daughter of President Petro, announces that she now also has French nationality; this was her message.

Andrea Petro, the daughter of President Gustavo Petro, is very active on social media, where she posts personal opinions and also discusses the country's politics. This Monday, July 21, she announced on X that, after 15 years of living in France, she had finally obtained French citizenship.
The post, which already has more than 90,000 views on the social network, has been filled with comments and congratulations for the President's daughter, who decided to share her celebration despite her high profile on social media.
'15 years of struggle' The businesswoman, in a brief statement, confirmed that she had managed to obtain French nationality. She said she has lived in that country for many years, and things haven't been easy to reach the point she celebrated on Monday.
In an intimate and reflective tone, Andrea Petro announced that she had obtained French nationality, a significant step that marks the end of a 15-year journey as a migrant in Europe. In her post, the daughter of the Colombian president recalled the challenges faced during this time, including xenophobia and the institutional silence that often accompanies the migration experience.

Andrea Petro, one of President Petro's daughters. Photo: Sergio Acero Yate / El Tiempo
"Today I obtained French nationality," she began the brief text in which she stated that, during her time in that country, it has been "15 years of struggle as a migrant, a woman, and a single mother, facing xenophobia and silence."
In several posts on this social network, the woman has mentioned her life in France, which brought joy to many. The post also includes a dedication to those seeking a future outside their home country.
For her, it was necessary to share the achievement with people who leave their territory to venture out in search of new opportunities. “This achievement is mine, but also of those of us who cross borders,” she wrote.

Andrea Petro. Photo: Twitter @andreapetro91
Finally, the president's daughter asserted that, despite now being a French citizen, she will never abandon her identity as a citizen of Colombia. "I will always be Colombian," she stated.
She also stated that her Colombian identity is "my roots and the legacy I leave to my French daughters." In the responses to the post, she has received messages of both congratulations and criticism from hundreds of people questioning her about her new achievement.

Post by Andrea Petro. Photo: Post by Andrea Petro.
On several occasions, Petro has used his social media accounts to reject xenophobia and demonstrate his support for migrants around the world . He also uses them to express his personal opinions and demonstrate his support for his father's policies.
Andrea Petro works as a businesswoman, economist, and activist. She is the founder of the Colombian Organization for Migrants, an organization that seeks to help Colombians living in other countries, especially European ones, better understand their laws and seek to regulate their status in this territory. This, according to the Foundation's Instagram page.
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