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Colombia heads to a tense runoff election on June 21st, with left-wing senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella locked in a razor-thin race. De la Espriella, who admires Trump and pushes for militarized solutions including U.S.-style mega-prisons, narrowly edged out Cepeda — a peace advocate known for his role in the FARC deal. The campaign was marred by violence, including assassinations and drone attacks, reflecting the country’s renewed armed conflict. De la Espriella’s controversial past defending criminals adds to the firestorm, while Cepeda’s vision offers a path of dialogue. The winner will shape Colombia’s foreign policy, especially its ties with the U.S. and Ecuador, whose tariffs hint at regional security tensions. Voters face a stark choice: peace or punishment — with global consequences.

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