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Ganar las elecciones en Colombia no es el desafío: lo realmente difícil será gobernar y estas son las razones
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Análisis por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
La ajustada ventaja que consiguió Abelardo de la Espriella en el preconteo en Colombia, la segunda vuelta más reñida de la historia del país, puede ser algo menor comparado con el enorme desafío que significaría conseguir la gobernabilidad para el lí...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The outcome of Colombia's presidential election may have significant implications for El Paso 's community, given the city's strong cultural and economic ties to Latin America. As the new leader of Colombia navigates the challenges of governing without a majority in Congress, El Pasoans may be watching closely to see how this affects trade and diplomatic relations between the two countries. The fact that neither candidate has a clear path to legislative support means that coalition-building and compromise will be essential, skills that could also inform El Paso's own local politics. Furthermore, the election's focus on social and economic issues, such as those that drove the record turnout, may resonate with El Paso's own experiences and priorities, making the Colombian election a fascinating case study for local observers interested in comparative governance and international relations.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Análisis por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
La ajustada ventaja que consiguió Abelardo de la Espriella en el preconteo en Colombia, la segunda vuelta más reñida de la historia del país, puede ser algo menor comparado con el enorme desafío que significaría conseguir la gobernabilidad para el lí...
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