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Abelardo De La Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff
Abelardo De La Espriella has secured a narrow victory in Colombia's presidential runoff election. He received support from Donald Trump and defeated a leftist candidate. (sources: aljazeera, ft, theguardian, cbc)
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Modern Action Briefing
Abelardo De La Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff, defeating a leftist opponent amid allegations of vote count irregularities. His victory marks a shift in the country's political landscape.
- De La Espriella is a lawyer and political outsider.
- He received backing from Donald Trump during his campaign.
- The election results were contested by the leftist candidate, who alleged irregularities.
Why it matters
De La Espriella's win could influence Colombia's political direction and policies moving forward.
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