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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Jun 1, 2026

BOGOT, Colombia (AP) - Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia's race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the w…

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