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Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows

Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
NPR News Monday 22 June 2026, 02:12 UTC By John Otis 1 min read
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Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.(Image credit: Rodrigo Abd)

Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

(Image credit: Rodrigo Abd)

Colombia (LOCATION) Abelardo de la Espriella (PERSON) Abelardo de la Espriella's (PERSON) Rodrigo Abd (PERSON)
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