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Right-wing populist wins Colombia presidential runoff
Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella won the presidential runoff, reflecting a trend of conservative leaders gaining support in Latin America due to rising crime and slowing economic growth. Critics attribute this shift to increased US influence under the Trump administration.
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