Ahead of Colombia's elections, 'Latin America overall is going to the right'
Summary
Ahead of Colombia's presidential elections, two very different candidates are competing. One candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, has gained support for his tough stance on security and is known for his far-right views and support from President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Colombia is preparing for a presidential election with contrasting candidates.
- Security issues are very important to Colombian voters this year.
- Abelardo de la Espriella supports a "mano dura" or "strong hand" approach to crime and security.
- De la Espriella is described as far-right and has backing from President Donald Trump.
- This election is seen as part of a wider trend of Latin American countries moving politically to the right.
- Renata Segura from the International Crisis Group comments on the unique nature of this election compared to past ones.
- The election outcome could influence Colombia’s future ties with the United States.
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