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In Colombia, a flashy lawyer touts his tough-on-crime approach in presidential race

NPR | By John Otis

Published May 28, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

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In Colombia's election this Sunday, a flamboyant criminal lawyer — who flaunts his wealth, machismo and even his music videos — is pitching himself as the toughest candidate on crime.