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Colombia election heads to run-off between hard-right 'Tiger' and leftist Cepeda

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Colombia's presidential election is heading to a run-off between hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella, who styles himself 'The Tiger' and is pro-Trump, secured 44% of the vote. Cepeda, son of a assassinated senator, garnered 41%. The election has been marked by violence, including bombings and assassinations, presenting voters with a choice between continued peace talks or a militarized crackdown. AI

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Colombia election heads to run-off between hard-right 'Tiger' and leftist Cepeda

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Colombia right-wing candidate De La Espriella, leftist Cepeda set for presidential run-off

    Colombia’s presidential election is headed for a run-off between hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda, presenting voters with a stark choice after the bloodiest election campaign in more than a decade. After a race marred by car bombs, drone attacks and the…

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