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Colombia Presidential Election: Far-Right Candidate Surges to First-Round Lead
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, defeating leftist Iván Cepeda and upsetting poll predictions. De la Espriella won 43.74% of the vote against Cepeda's 40.90%, advancing to a June 21 runoff. His populist, law-and-order message resonated in Colombia's interior, highlighting a growing anti-incumbent mood.
