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31. May 2010 | 02:40Colombia’s Santos Wins Double Mockus’ Votes Ahead of Runoff
Colombia’s former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos won more than double the votes of his closest rival in today’s presidential election though failed to secure a majority of ballots needed to avoid a runoff in three weeks. (News Source: BusinessWeek - 00:34:22)
Santos Takes Lead in Colombia First Round of Presidential Vote
Colombia’s former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos took a lead in the first round of presidential elections today, as voters showed support for his pledge to continue U.S.-backed security policies. (News Source: BusinessWeek - 22:49:22)
Santos far ahead in Colombia vote
JUAN Manuel Santos, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe’s pick as his successor in today’s election, is ahead on early votes. (News Source: The Courier Mail - 23:48:40)
Santos well ahead in Colombia vote
Juan Manuel Santos is far ahead of his rival Antanas Mockus in the race to become Colombian President by 46.5 per cent to 21.7 per cent. (News Source: Brisbane Times - 23:30:32)
Colombia Votes for President to Build on Uribe Legacy (Update1)
Colombians started voting today in the first round of a presidential election that’s too close to call as the frontrunners seek to build on Alvaro Uribe’s success boosting investment and beating back drug-funded rebels. (News Source: BusinessWeek - 13:34:22)
Colombians Vote for New President to Build on Uribe’s Legacy
May 30 (Bloomberg) — Colombians vote today in the first round of a presidential election that’s too close to call as the frontrunners seek to build on Alvaro Uribe ’s success boosting investment and beating back drug-funded rebels. (News Source: Bloomberg - 13:27:24)
In Colombia presidential vote, maverick outsider vies with Uribe disciple
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - A former defense minister pledging to build on Alvaro Uribe’s security gains and a maverick outsider whose campaign was a civics lesson on ending a culture of corruption … (News Source: Fox News - 07:54:40)
Colombia votes for new president
Colombians vote in a presidential election to replace Alvaro Uribe, who is standing down after two terms. (News Source: BBC News - 05:07:29)
Presidential polls open in Colombia
The Colombian presidential election has kicked off with an estimated 29 million voters casting their votes to replace President Alvaro Uribe. (News Source: Press TV - 18:26:12)
Uribe torchbearer vs. outsider in Colombia vote
A former defense minister pledging to build on President Alvaro Uribe’s security gains was favored in Sunday’s election along with a maverick outsider whose campaign was a civics lesson on how to end Colombia’s endemic corruption. Colombia - Ãlvaro Uribe - South America - President of the United States - Juan Manuel Santos (News Source: Boston Globe - 08:36:59)
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