Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-06-01 22:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Latin America, Law & Courts, Elections, US Politics, Crime & Justice
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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 for heavy-handed crackdowns on criminal groups across Latin America.
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