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Trump Ally Vows to Eradicate Cartels in Historic Bid for Colombia Presidency
Colombian presidential candidate Blanca Nubia Monroy vows to 'take out' cartels in her campaign, amid six decades of conflict that still scar the nation's victims and minds.
Blanca Nubia Monroy, a Trump ally, is closing in on the Colombian presidency, vowing to take a tough stance against cartels and bring an end to the country's six decades of armed conflict that have left deep emotional scars on its people. The nation still grapples with the aftermath of this prolonged violence, where memories remain etched on victims' bodies and minds as open wounds. Monroy's campaign promises focus on bringing stability and security to a country long plagued by insecurity. Her election could bring significant changes to Colombia's fragile peace process.
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