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US-backed millionaire lawyer wins tight Colombia poll, shifts country right

A US-backed lawyer with no prior office just edged out Colombia’s runoff, pushing the country toward a harder right stance. This could mean tougher anti-guerrilla operations and a shift in how Colombia works with Washington on security. For those watching Latin America’s politics, it’s a reminder of how external backing can tilt close races.

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