Abelardo De La Espriella, Trump-Backed Rightist, Headed for Win in Colombia

Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing candidate backed by former US President Donald Trump, is poised to win in Colombia. De La Espriella, a lawyer with no prior political experience, is on track to secure a significant victory. His win would be seen as a rebuke to the left and mark another triumph for the right in Latin America. This outcome reflects a broader shift in the region's political landscape, with right-leaning candidates gaining momentum.

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