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POLITICSJun 18 · 07:14 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITMegan Janetsky And Astrid Suárez, Associated Press

Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past

Colombia's polarized presidential election features Iván Cepeda, a peace activist advocating for continued negotiations with armed groups, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed candidate promising a harsh crackdown on crime. Voters, including trauma survivors like Blanca Nubia Monroy and Sigifredo López, share a fear of returning to the country's violent past, despite a 2016 peace pact with FARC that has not fully resolved ongoing conflicts.

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