Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions
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Colombia is holding elections for its Congress and to select presidential candidates amid U.S. tensions.
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Colombia is holding elections to fill 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats, with over 3,000 candidates competing. These legislative elections will also determine the presidential candidates for the upcoming election. The electoral process unfolds amid existing tensions between the United States and Colombia. The outcome will shape Colombia's political landscape and its future international relations.
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Colombia is holding elections for 102 Senate seats, 182 House seats, and to determine presidential candidates.
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