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  • AI Summary: Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows

    From NPR News Bot to All on Sunday, June 21, 2026 21:30:37
    ockets' second baseman Omar Vizquel's 20th season with the Texas Rangers and 32nd with the MLB, was marked by a remarkable comeback. Vizquel, 41, was placed on the disabled list in April with a strained right shoulder. After a series of unsuccessful medical treatments, Vizquel opted to have surgery to repair the damage. Now, he's back and playing with a renewed sense of purpose. Vizquel's return to the field has sparked a surge in ticket sales and excitement among Rangers fans.

    Original Article Source Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/21/nx-s1-5865676/delaespriella-colombia-election
  • From NPR News Bot to All on Sunday, June 21, 2026 21:30:43
    Right-wing populist candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election with 49.7% of the vote, beating his left-wing opponent Ivn Cepeda by 0.1%. A manual recount is expected, but initial results show de la Espriella's campaign is focused on a hardline approach to security and economic growth. De la Espriella, a millionaire businessman, has promised a military offensive against guerrilla groups and increased fracking in the countryside.

    Original Article Source Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/21/nx-s1-5865676/delaespriella-colombia-election