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Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella has secured victory in Colombia's presidential runoff election. He defeated the leftist candidate amid allegations of vote count irregularities. (sources: ft, theguardian, cbc)
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Modern Action Briefing
Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating his leftist opponent. His campaign focused on crime reduction and economic improvement.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a political outsider.
- He received support from Donald Trump during his campaign.
- The leftist candidate has raised concerns about potential irregularities in the vote count.
Why it matters
The election outcome may influence Colombia's approach to crime and economic policies.