Colombia Reborn party. He later expressed that he felt unwelcome within the Hope Center Coalition. Despite this, Murillo accepted an offer by Sergio Fajardo, the Hope Center Coalition's presidential nominee, to be the alliance's nominee for vice president. Murillo and Fajardo finished in fourth place. Following his unsuccessful vice presidential bid, Murillo endorsed the Historic Pact for Colombia nominee Gustavo Petro for the second round. Petro and his running mate Francia Márquez went on to win the run-off. Ambassador to the United States In mid-July 2022, Petro announced that he would appoint Murillo as ambassador to the United States. References 1967 births Living people Colombian governors Colombian expatriates in the United States Government ministers of Colombia Colombian people of African descent People from Chocó Department