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  1. Abelardo de la Espriella is riding a right-wing wave across several Latin American nations while campaigning for the Colombian presidency.
  2. Gustavo Petro challenges Donald Trump's foreign policy consistency amid the Colombian presidential runoff election.

Outgoing President Gustavo Petro of Colombia faces political succession as Abelardo de la Espriella runs for the presidency with the endorsement of Donald Trump.

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Outgoing President Gustavo Petro of Colombia faces political succession as Abelardo de la Espriella runs for the presidency with the endorsement of Donald Trump.

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Gustavo PetroColombiaAbelardo de la EspriellaDonald TrumpCepedaEcuador

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  1. An inauguration ceremony is taking place in Cali, Colombia, marking the first such event outside of Bogotá, with a U.S. delegation present.Sub-event
  2. De la Espriella is confirmed to take over the presidency from Petro.1 source
  3. Espriella's election is being used as a model for voting rules, with California cited as a foil.1 source
  4. Potential Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella earned Donald Trump's endorsement.1 source
  5. Abelardo de la Espriella wins the presidential runoff and will succeed Gustavo Petro in Colombia.1 source
  6. Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella is challenging outgoing Colombian President Petro.1 source
  7. Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombian presidential election; Trump congratulates him.1 source
  8. Abelardo de la Espriella's election runoff in Colombia focuses on security and financial issues.1 source
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  1. Trump endorses De la Espriella for Colombian presidency, linking to El Salvador's prison model.1 source
  2. Abelardo de la Espriella challenged Gustavo Petro for office and secured Donald Trump's backing.1 source
  3. De la Espriella wins Colombian election; Trump endorses him, but Cepeda challenges the outcome.1 source
  4. Colombian political rivalries intensify as candidates align with international figures like Trump and Bukele.1 source
  5. Election runoff between Abelardo de la Espriella and Gustavo Petro in Colombia, with Trump endorsement.1 source
  6. Espriella received Trump endorsement; Fajardo recognized him as president-elect.1 source
  7. Preliminary counts indicate a shift in executive power during the Colombian runoff.1 source
  8. De la Espriella spoke in Barranquilla, and his potential victory is seen as reversing Petro's agenda.1 source
  9. Colombian presidential race heats up with candidates gaining international backing and political lineage.1 source
  10. The political process in Colombia is moving forward, with candidates advocating for economic shifts like dollarization.1 source
  11. Political succession in Colombia: outgoing president Petro, political heir runs for office with Trump's backing.1 source
  12. Political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella gains Trump's endorsement in Colombia.1 source
  13. Trump endorsed Colombian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who is running for office.1 source
  14. De la Espriella won the Colombian presidential runoff, with Rubio congratulating him.1 source
  15. Trump officially endorses de la Espriella, a candidate in the Colombian presidential runoff.1 source
  16. Ongoing presidential runoff contest in Colombia between Abelardo de la Espriella and Gustavo Petro.1 source
  17. New administration plans include economic shifts and reactivating Ecopetrol leadership.1 source
  18. Espriella clinched the presidential runoff by 250,830 votes, displacing Petro.1 source
  19. De la Espriella won the Colombian election, and Trump endorsed him amid worsening US ties.1 source
  20. Colombian election outcome: de la Espriella elected president after runoff, gaining Trump's endorsement.1 source
  21. Trump endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella, a leading candidate for the Colombian presidency.1 source

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