Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

Colombia's presidential election is being shaped by the country's escalating internal conflict, with rising violence and crime rates dominating the campaign. Left-wing senator Gustavo Petro, who supports negotiating with armed groups, is a leading candidate in the election. Petro's main opponent is an outsider who has received endorsement from former US President Donald Trump, highlighting the polarized nature of the election. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for Colombia's approach to addressing its internal conflict and relations with the international community.

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