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Colombia’s presidential election pits outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates
Colombia's presidential election features a three-way race between Petro ally Ivan Cepeda and pro-Trump candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia. Candidates differ sharply on addressing Colombia's ongoing armed conflict, with Cepeda advocating continued peace negotiations and the others promoting stricter anti-crime measures. The vote occurs amid rising violence, including a fatal attack on politician Miguel Uribe Turbay.
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