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Colombia Presidential Handover Sparks ‘Civil War’ Claim
Outgoing President Gustavo Petro claims Colombia’s June election was fraudulent and calls president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella an 'illegitimate' leader. Petro alleges the results were altered by algorithms and foreign intelligence, citing United States and Israeli private firms, though no evidence has been provided.
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