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Colombia elections take place as Abelardo de la Espriella leads polls

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM

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Colombia’s locals in Barranquilla are voting in an election where senator Ivan Cepeda is racing against far-right lawyer Avelardo de la Espriella. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo explains what’s at stake in this election.

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Colombia elections take place as Abelardo de la Espriella leads polls

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