Colombia: Marxist Gustavo Petro Threatens 'Civil War' If President-Elect Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office

Gustavo Petro, Colombia's outgoing president, held a press conference on Monday stating the presidential election was "stolen" by President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and warned that "civil war" could erupt if the inauguration proceeds. Petro did not provide evidence for his claim that the election was stolen. De la Espriella won the election according to official results.

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