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world-news1 month ago•76 min saved

Trump-backed outsider clinches Colombia presidency as Cepeda concedes

In Colombia’s presidential runoff, progressive candidate Iván Cepeda conceded to Otto de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed outsider, amid a turnout of more than 26 million. Cepeda pledged to stay active in opposition, even as questions about a Senate seat for the runner-up remain unresolved. De la Espriella touted a security-focused agenda and signaled intentions to expand Colombia’s role in the Trump‑lauded Shield of the Americas. Cepeda, a philosopher and peace advocate, is the son of a senator assassinated in 1994, a background that has shaped his long political stance.

via AP News|

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world1 month ago•7 min saved

Paramilitary Legacies Shape Colombia's High-Stakes Runoff

Colombia's presidential runoff pits Iván Cepeda, a leftist senator who backs a modified ‘total peace’ strategy, against Abelardo de la Espriella, a right‑wing lawyer who defended paramilitary leaders and has drawn Trump’s support; the contest focuses on how to curb violence and dismantle armed groups, with Cepeda pushing reform and accountability while De la Espriella advocates a tougher security approach amid enduring paramilitary legacies.

via The Guardian|

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politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Colombia heads to runoff after anti-establishment outsider tops first round

Colombia’s first-round results surprised polls: anti-establishment outsider Abelardo de la Espriella led with 43.74% to leftist Ivan Cepeda’s 40.90%, triggering a June 21 runoff. De la Espriella’s hard-right, security-focused message resonated in interior regions, while Cepeda kept support tied to Petro’s Historic Pact, signaling a tightly fought race and a shift away from poll expectations. Analysts caution against focusing on fraud allegations and emphasize wooing moderates in the runoff.

via Al Jazeera|

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world2 months ago•4 min saved

Colombia heads to a runoff after far-right Espriella edges Cepeda in first round

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia’s presidential race after the first round with 43.7% and will face leftist Iván Cepeda in a June 21 runoff. Cepeda trailed early polls but narrowed the gap; Petro disputed the preliminary count without providing evidence. Espriella advocates a hardline security approach and a shift away from Petro’s “total peace,” signaling a sharp political realignment amid ongoing Colombia violence and instability.

via The Guardian|

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world2 months ago•5 min saved

Colombia heads to runoff between Trump-aligned outsider and leftist peace negotiator

Colombia's first-round results show Abelardo de la Espriella leading with about 43% and Iván Cepeda around 40%, forcing a June 21 runoff; outgoing President Petro endorsed Cepeda but questioned the preliminary tally, while Cepeda raised concerns about miscounts, as the race pits a pro-Trump outsider against a leftist who helped broker the 2016 peace deal.

via NBC News|

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