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Trump Stands to Gain a Key Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election

Trump Stands to Gain a Key Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election
NYT World Monday 01 June 2026, 23:37 UTC By Annie Correal and Luis Ferré-Sadurní 1 min read
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Abelardo De La Espriella, at a campaign event in Medellín in May, captured more than 40 percent of the vote on Sunday.

Abelardo De La Espriella, at a campaign event in Medellín in May, captured more than 40 percent of the vote on Sunday.
Trump Stands to Gain a Key Ally (ORG) Colombia (LOCATION) Abelardo De La Espriella (PERSON) Medellín (LOCATION)
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