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Iván Cepeda
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Abelardo De La Espriella takes power in Colombia with hard-line security and oil revival agenda
Abelardo De La Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president in Cali, pledging to end negotiations with armed groups, revive oil and gas investment, freeze public spending and align Bogotá more closely with Donald Trump’s regional security strategy.
De La Espriella claims Colombia presidency as Cepeda challenges razor-thin result
Abelardo De La Espriella leads Colombia’s razor-thin election, but Iván Cepeda is challenging 33,000 polling tables before certification.
Colombia presidential runoff puts security, peace talks and economic policy on the ballot
Colombia faces a stark security and economic choice on June 21. The winner inherits stronger armed groups, weak growth and little fiscal room.