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Colombia flirts with the right as Trump-backed candidate ‘the Tiger’ leads into runoff
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
By Max Feliu, CNN
(CNN) — Colombians return to the polls Sunday for a presidential runoff between a far-right firebrand who calls himself “the Tiger” and a left-wing senator from the ruling party, in a contest that reflects sharply different visions for the country and could redefine Bogotá’s r...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The outcome of Colombia's presidential election has significant implications for El Paso , given the city's geographic proximity to the international border and its historical ties to Latin American trade and culture. A de la Espriella government, with its promised stronger security ties to the US, could potentially impact border policies and procedures, affecting El Paso's economy and daily life. The city's business community, which relies heavily on cross-border trade, may be watching closely to see how de la Espriella's economic liberalization plans unfold and how they might influence trade relationships with Colombia. Additionally, El Paso's large Hispanic population may have personal or family ties to Colombia, making the election's outcome a matter of personal interest and concern. As the final count is awaited, El Pasoans will be looking for clarity on how this new leadership might shape the city's relationships with its southern neighbors.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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(CNN) — Colombians return to the polls Sunday for a presidential runoff between a far-right firebrand who calls himself “the Tiger” and a left-wing senator from the ruling party, in a contest that reflects sharply different visions for the country and could redefine Bogotá’s r...
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