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Why is the US so invested in Colombia’s election?
Why is the US so invested in Colombia’s election?
NewsFeedColombia’s far-right, pro-Trump candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, is in the lead after Colombia’s first round of elections. If he wins the June 21 runoff against left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, progressive policies could be reversed. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains why US officials are invested in de la Espriella’s success and walks us through the stakes.
Published On 4 Jun 2026
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