Politics● ElevatedBreakingJun 22 · Jun 22, 2026, 1:07 PM
Trump-backed candidate wins Colombian election
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en]
A fiercely divided Colombia has chosen a new president in a razor-thin runoff that’s already sparking tension across the country. While some celebrate the victory of right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, others are protesting what they see as a dangerous shift to the right.
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