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flag Colombian candidate de la Espriella pledges U.S.-backed airstrikes and fumigation within 90 days if elected, shifting from Petro’s peace approach.

flag Colombian right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to launch U.S.-backed airstrikes and aerial fumigation of coca crops within 90 days of taking office if elected, marking a hard-line shift from outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s peace-focused approach. flag The 47-year-old, who calls himself “The Tiger,” aims to dismantle drug-producing armed groups through military action, citing rising violence and record cocaine production. flag He seeks U.S. and Israeli support for drones and AI, denies being far-right, and vows not to seek re-election. flag Polls show him narrowly ahead of leftist rival Ivan Cepeda, and a victory could revive military-led anti-drug efforts, reigniting long-standing conflicts.

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