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Trump-backed populist wins close Colombia presidential runoff election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed conservative candidate who has never held public office, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff election Sunday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

Published June 22, 2026, 11:59 PM
Updated June 23, 2026, 12:18 AM276
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Trump-backed populist wins close Colombia presidential runoff election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed conservative candidate who has never held public office, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff election Sunday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

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