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What will new far-right president mean for Colombia’s fragile peace?

As lawyer Abelardo De la Espriella wins election, Colombia is split over his vow of militarisation and increased security

What will new far-right president mean for Colombia’s fragile peace?
Abelardo de la Espriella speaks from a bulletproof booth during the celebrations marking his victory in the presidential elections on 21 June 2026 in Barranquilla, Colombia | Cristian Acosta/Anadolu via Getty Images
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