Barranquilla, Colombia, June 22, 2026 (AFP) - Hard-right Colombia president-elect vows to respect democracy

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2026-06-22

The hard-right victor of Colombia's presidential runoff vowed to respect democratic principles and govern for "all Colombians" Sunday, after narrowly winning a deeply polarizing contest against his leftist rival. In a victory speech in Barranquilla, Abelardo de la Espriella said he would restore order after the most violent campaign in a decade and usher in a "new era" for the country, but he also sounded a conciliatory tone. "Mine will be an ab......

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