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Abelardo de la Espriella
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Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, gestures and speaks into a microphone during a public speech. Abelardo de la Espriella, wearing a yellow Colombia jersey and white hat, raises his fist and smiles while standing in a car sunroof, surrounded by cheering supporters and photographers.
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