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Colombia's Presidential Runoff Could Alter Longstanding Armed Conflict

21 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Colombians are set to vote in a presidential runoff that could significantly alter the country's ongoing armed conflict, which has escalated since the 2016 peace deal with the Farc. Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman, is leading in the polls and has pledged to abandon the current government…
This election could mark a pivotal moment in Colombia's efforts to achieve lasting peace.
Colombia has been grappling with internal conflict for decades, and the 2016 peace agreement was a landmark effort to end hostilities with the Farc. However, violence has surged in recent years, prompting a reevaluation of strategies to address armed groups.
The potential return to military confrontation under De la Espriella raises questions about the sustainability of peace in Colombia. His stance signals a departure from dialogue-based approaches, which may exacerbate violence and undermine the fragile gains made since the 2016 agreement.

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