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Colombia Votes; Petro Backs Cepeda Amid Trump Feud.

6/1/2026

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  • Polls have closed in Colombia's presidential election.
  • The race follows a public feud between President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump over drug trafficking and U.S. intervention.
  • Because the constitution bars Petro from seeking re-election, he has endorsed Iván Cepeda as his successor.
  • Analysts say the result could shift Colombia's international alignment and its approach to drug-gang violence.