Colombia election: Trump-backed outsider wins

Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, has won Colombia's presidential election according to initial results, narrowly defeating left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no prior political experience, has promised a military crackdown on illegal armed groups and drug trafficking to address ongoing violence and conflict in the country. His victory signals a shift toward more aggressive security policies amid concerns about rising violence from armed groups, with the result drawing support from regional right-wing leaders.

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