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Una Colombia dividida elige a su nuevo presidente entre De la Espriella y Cepeda: ¿qué está en juego?
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
Colombia elige presidente este domingo entre el ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella, apoyado por Donald Trump, y el izquierdista Iván Cepeda, candidato del oficialismo, en una votación que enfrenta dos modelos opuestos del país en economía y seguridad y ...
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents with ties to Colombia, this presidential election has significant implications. The city's Colombian community may be watching closely as the two candidates, Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, represent vastly different visions for the country's future. De la Espriella's promise of order and a hardline stance on crime may resonate with some, while Cepeda's focus on social investment and dialogue may appeal to others. The outcome of this election could impact not only Colombia's domestic policies but also its relationships with neighboring countries and the United States, potentially affecting trade, immigration, and other issues relevant to the El Paso community. As the city's residents await the results, they may be considering how the new president's policies could influence the local economy, cultural exchange, and family ties across the border.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
Colombia elige presidente este domingo entre el ultraderechista Abelardo de la Espriella, apoyado por Donald Trump, y el izquierdista Iván Cepeda, candidato del oficialismo, en una votación que enfrenta dos modelos opuestos del país en economía y seguridad y ...
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