Columbia vote: Former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos is the front-runner in the election this week in Colombia. Fredy Builes/Reuters
In Sunday’s Colombia vote former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos consolidated his position as front-runner for the presidency after his “U” party dominated congressional elections.
Former Colombian defense minister Juan Manuel Santos consolidated his position as front-runner for the presidency after his “U” party dominated Sunday’s congressional elections.
The party led by Mr. Santos, who claims to be the legitimate heir to President Álvaro Uribe’s eight-year presidency, showed itself as the strongest political force. The congressional election is seen as a key indicator of how Colombians will vote in the May 30 presidential election.
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Former defense minister is front-runner in Colombia election — Washington Post
Conservatives ahead in Colombia vote — AFP
Pro-Uribe parties dominate Colombia’s Senate vote — AP
Uribe’s party leads in Colombia elections — Financial Times
Santos: Partido de la U victory reflects support for Uribe — Colombia Reports
Colombia vote: Former FARC hostages run for Congress — Christian Science Monitor
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