Colombia's Runoff: Peace or Hardline?
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- Published
- June 1, 2026
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- 2:01
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- Jun 1, 2026
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Colombia heads to a tense runoff election on June 21st, with left-wing senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella locked in a razor-thin race. De la Espriella, who admires Trump and pushes for militarized solutions including U.S.-style mega-prisons, narrowly edged out Cepeda — a peace advocate known for his role in the FARC deal…
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Colombia heads to a tense runoff election on June 21st, with left-wing senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella locked in a razor-thin race. De la Espriella, who admires Trump and pushes for militarized solutions including U.S.-style mega-prisons, narrowly edged out Cepeda — a peace advocate known for his role in the FARC deal. The campaign was marred by violence, including assassinations and drone attacks, reflecting the country’s renewed armed conflict. De la Espri
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