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World Service,01 Jun 2026,49 mins
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist against pro-Trump rival
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In Colombia, Mr Cepeda wants to build on the current administration's strategy of negotiating with armed groups. Mr De la Espriella, by contrast, wants a tough military crackdown, and has proposed building mega-prisons in the jungle. As the conflict continues in Lebanon with Israel committing its deepest incursion into Lebanese territory in 20 years - could we be on the cusp of a deal that would get the ceasefire back on track... we'll speak to a Lebanese expert. From cafes and gyms to supermarkets and restaurants, content creators and influencers are moving into everyday spaces - but are they becoming too intrusive? (Photo: Supporters of presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella celebrate at the end of election day in Barranquilla; Credit: Ernesto Guzmán Jr/EPA/Shutterstock)
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