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Protests erupt in Colombia as far-right set to win presidential election
Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Election officials have not yet formally announced a winner, but de la Espriella is set to defeat left-wing opponent Ivan Cepeda, who plans to challenge results from thousands of voting stations.
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