The Trump-backed Colombian candidate Abelardo De La Espriella secured a narrow presidential runoff victory with almost 50% of the vote, leading Senator Ivan Cepeda by more than 250,000 votes.
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Voters backed the far-right candidate’s promises to tackle crime, strengthen the economy, and expand the oil and gas sector.
De La Espriella pledged to govern for all Colombians while preserving some popular social measures introduced under President Gustavo Petro.
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