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Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election
Colombia's presidential runoff features conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by Donald Trump, who campaigns on anti-cartel policies and law and order, facing leftist Iván Cepeda. The election pits de la Espriella's platform against outgoing President Gustavo Petro's socialist agenda, with Trump endorsing the former as a 'strong and tough leader.'
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