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Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results

Al Jazeera Monday 22 June 2026, 02:45 UTC 1 min read
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Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.
Colombia (LOCATION) De La Espriella (PERSON) Abelardo de la Espriella (PERSON) Colombia's (ORG)
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