De la Espriella rapidly gained traction ahead of Sunday’s election and won nearly 44% of the vote.
Published Jun 1, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT
De la Espriella rapidly gained traction ahead of Sunday’s election and won nearly 44% of the vote.
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By Megan Janetsky and Astrid Suarez
Published Jun 1, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT
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