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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump-Backed Outsider Claims Victory In Colombia Election
Caption: Trump-Backed Outsider Claims Victory In Colombia Election. Trump-backed candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia’s presidential election after an initial vote count showed him narrowly ahead. With more than 99% of votes counted, de la Espriella had around 49.7% of the vote, compared with 48.7% for left-wing rival Iván Cepeda. Cepeda has not yet conceded, saying the preliminary results are not official and that the final verification process must be completed first. De la Espriella campaigned on promises to crack down on crime, drug trafficking and illegal armed groups, while pledging to restore security across the country. Addressing supporters in Barranquilla, he said a “new era” was beginning for Colombia and vowed to govern for all citizens. The candidate, nicknamed “El Tigre,” also pledged loyalty to Colombia’s constitution and promised to protect democratic institutions. President Donald Trump celebrated the result on social media, writing: “He Won, BIG!” The election highlights a broader shift toward right-wing politics in parts of Latin America, driven largely by concerns over security and crime. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Abelardo de la Espriella,Iván Cepeda,Colombia election,Colombia,Barranquilla,Gustavo Petro,Colombian politics,presidential election,Latin America,security,crime crackdown,drug trafficking,democracy
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