RIGHTWARD SHIFT

Jun 22 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s New Right‑Wing Leader Signals a Wider Shift in Latin America

A new president has taken office in Colombia, marking a clear move to the right that echoes across the continent. The winner is Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and political newcomer known for his nationalist stance. His victory follows similar outcomes in Peru, where Keiko Fujimori edged o

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