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On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 451, Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius battles Attila the Hun. After the battle, which was inconclusive, Attila retreats, causing the Romans to interpret it as a victory. In 1820, Manuel Belgrano, Argentinian general, economist, and politician (born 1770) passed away. In 1847, Juan Larrea, Argentinian captain and politician (born 1782) passed away. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: The Imperial Chinese Army begins a 55-day siege of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China. In 1953, Raúl Ramírez, Mexican tennis player was born. In 1968, Robert Rodriguez, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1982, The Argentine Corbeta Uruguay base on Southern Thule surrenders to Royal Marine commandos in the final action of the Falklands War. In 1988, Haitian president Leslie Manigat is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant General Henri Namphy. In 1991, The German Bundestag votes to move seat of government from the former West German capital of Bonn to the present capital of Berlin. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Colombia election: Security dominating Colombia's presidential election

Al Jazeera English

June 20, 2026

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Decades of conflict have shaped the town of San Carlos in northwestern Colombia. For many, security remains the top priority. That's one reason why presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella's hard-line message has resonated with many voters. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from San Carlos, Colombia. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #ColombiaElection #ColombiaPolitics #SanCarlos #SecurityInColombia #ColombianElections #ArmedConflict #AlJazeeraEnglish

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