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world2 days 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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politics4 days ago•7 min saved

Colombia’s election shadowed by renewed violence and a hardline security contest

Colombia heads to the polls amid a spike in political violence tied to Farc dissidents and criminal groups, highlighted by the kidnapping and killing of journalist Mateo Pérez Rueda; the race pits Iván Cepeda, backing the peace deal, against far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, who promise tougher security. Violence remains concentrated in illegal economies like drug trade and gold mining, with experts noting a high but localized threat since the peace agreement. The US has shown cautious engagement; a runoff is possible on June 21 if no candidate wins a majority, and Mateo’s death underscores a neglected part of the country still drawn into the conflict.

via The Guardian|

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