Pro-Trump hopeful advances to Colombia runoff amid security-peace debate
TL;DR
Abelardo de la Espriella led the first round with about 44% and will face Iván Cepeda in a June runoff, as voters weigh a hardline crackdown on crime against Cepeda’s push to continue peace negotiations.
- Pro-Trump presidential candidate wins spot in Colombian runoff Politico
- Colombia Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff The New York Times
- Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US CNN
- Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election Fox News
- Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US BBC
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