Monday, June 18, 2018

Conservative Political Newcomer Ivan Duque Will Be The Next President Of Colombia



BBC: Conservative newcomer Ivan Duque wins Colombia's presidential election

Conservative political newcomer Ivan Duque has been elected president of Colombia.

With nearly all votes counted. Mr Duque has 54% with his rival Gustavo Petro on 41.8%.

The result raises questions about the future of a historic but controversial peace deal with Farc rebels.

Mr Duque, who is supported by former President Alvaro Uribe, has said he will overhaul the 2016 agreement which gave the rebels places in Congress.

The orthodox economist also says he will revisit crimes allegedly committed by the rebels during the brutal five-decade conflict with the government.

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More News On Ivan Duque Winning The Colombian Presidential Election

Colombia elects peace process opponent Ivan Duque as president -- Colombia Reports
Conservative wins Colombia’s presidency in divisive election -- AP
Conservative Iván Duque sweeps to victory in Colombia -- NBC
Colombia president-elect vows to unite nation, alter peace deal -- Reuters
Ivan Duque wins Colombia's presidential race -- Washington Times
Ivan Duque beats former guerrilla to win Colombia's presidential election -- Miami Herald

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