Colombia, Trump and presidential election

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Outcome of Colombia's presidential election could be a pivot point for Trump's war on drug trade
With coca production at record highs and U.S.-Colombia ties strained, a June 21 runoff between a Trump-aligned populist and a leftist could determine the future of the hemisphere's drug war.

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Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella
Colombia presidential election heads to run-off: What to know
De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia’s race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite ...

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U.S. And Iran Exchange New Round Of Attacks, Pro-Trump Candidate Pulls Ahead In Colombia Election: Live Updates
Colombia’s Petro sows doubt about election showing his favored successor heading to runoff against pro-Trump rival
Pro-Trump Candidate Pulls Ahead In Colombia Presidential Vote As Ruling Party Sows Doubt In Results
De la Espriella — a newcomer known as El Tigre, or “The Tiger” — has sought to portray himself as a supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Far-Right Outsider Advances in Colombia’s Heated Presidential Election
Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia runoff campaigns