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Colombians vote in consequential presidential runoff: "Two very extreme sides"

Colombia is holding a presidential runoff between progressive Ivan Cepeda and conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella. De La Espriella, who is endorsed by Donald Trump, currently holds a slim lead. The election is shaped by the country's history of internal armed conflict.

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Recent reports indicate Abelardo De La Espriella is leading the runoff with a narrow margin.

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  1. Trump-Backed Abelardo De La Espriella Leads Colombian Presidential Runoff

    Colombia is holding a presidential runoff between progressive Ivan Cepeda and conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella. De La Espriella, who is endorsed by Donald Trump, currently holds a slim lead. The election is shaped by the country's history of internal armed conflict.

    What's confirmed:

    • The presidential runoff features a contest between a progressive and a conservative outsider.
    • Abelardo De La Espriella is endorsed by Donald Trump.
    • The election is being defined by Colombia's internal conflict.
    • Abelardo De La Espriella is leading in the runoff.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Colombian diaspora is overwhelmingly right-wing.
    • Ivan Cepeda intends to challenge the vote results.
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