Colombia: Gustavo Petro wins presidential election

Following a close election, ultraconservative lawyer and businessman De la Espriella wins the Colombian presidency, marking a victory for 'hard right' movements in Latin America.

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This election comes amid increased political polarization and the rising power of far-right regional movements.

The result reshapes Colombia's political landscape and will have repercussions on regional integration policies.

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