Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
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