Colombia Runoff: Leftist vs Hardliner Amid Security
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- Colombia's presidential run-off features a leftist candidate facing a hardliner, with the country's brutal internal conflict defining the election per BBC and Al Jazeera coverage
- Security fears and conflict warnings are shaping the runoff vote, while a Trump-backed candidate signals Colombia may be shifting right (NPR)
Why it matters: Colombia's voters will choose between two sharply divergent visions for a country still scarred by decades of internal conflict, with security framing the race and a Trump-aligned candidate suggesting potential shifts in US-Colombia relations.
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