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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, 03:31 UTC 1 min read
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Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

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