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Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote

Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote
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Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.(Image credit: Fernando Vergara)

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

(Image credit: Fernando Vergara)

Colombia (LOCATION) Aberaldo de la Espriella (PERSON) Iván Cepeda (PERSON) Gustavo (PERSON) Fernando Vergara (PERSON)
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