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Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
BBC News Monday 22 June 2026, 01:57 UTC 1 min read
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Lawyer and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who said the preliminary count was "not yet official or binding".

Lawyer and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who said the preliminary count was "not yet official or binding".
Trump (ORG) Colombia (LOCATION) Abelardo de la Espriella (PERSON) Iván Cepeda (PERSON)
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