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Trump-backed 'El Tigre' poised to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election
Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by former US President Donald Trump, is leading in a pivotal Colombian presidential runoff election as voters seek change from cartels and economic uncertainty.
Colombia's presidential runoff election is set to be crucial as conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella seeks to capitalize on voter frustration over crime, cartels and economic uncertainty, potentially crushing cartel influence and ending the country's socialist era. De la Espriella, a candidate backed by former US President Donald Trump, has gained momentum among those seeking change in response to persistent violence and corruption. His platform is centered around rooting out organized crime and promoting free market policies. With the election underway on Sunday, millions of Colombians are waiting anxiously for the outcome.
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