Colombia prepares presidential election with human rights defender candidate

Ivan Cepeda, a major figure in defending victims of Colombia's armed conflict, is emerging as a presidential election candidate.

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This lawyer and politician has devoted decades to fighting for the rights of people affected by the country's internal violence.

His candidacy symbolizes the centrality of transitional justice and reparation issues in Colombia's electoral debate.

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