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Colombia’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know About the Candidates, Issues and Expected Results

Colombia’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know About the Candidates, Issues and Expected Results
NYT World Sunday 21 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Genevieve Glatsky and Annie Correal 1 min read
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Iván Cepeda, left, and Abelardo De La Espriella will face off on Sunday in a presidential runoff election in Colombia.

Iván Cepeda, left, and Abelardo De La Espriella will face off on Sunday in a presidential runoff election in Colombia.
Colombia (LOCATION) Iván Cepeda (PERSON) Abelardo De La Espriella (PERSON)
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