With the election of Abelardo de la Espriella, an ultra-right-wing outsider has won the presidential runoff in Colombia for the first time. The tight victory marks a political shift and could trigger new conflicts.
Colombia: The 'Tiger's' victory signals a rightward shift
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Colombia: The 'Tiger's' victory signals a rightward shift
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Colombia: The 'Tiger's' victory signals a rightward shift