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In results reported on June 22, right-wing populist candidate Abelardo de la Espriella claimed victory in Colombia's presidential runoff election with 99.99% of votes counted, according to the country's election commission. Colombia is Latin America's third-most populous nation and a key U.S. ally in the...
In its June 2026 presidential election, Colombia chose between two competing visions for the country's approach to armed conflict. Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups, while leftwing senator Iván Cepeda argued for modifying the current peace...
In France 24's coverage of Colombia's July 6, 2026 presidential runoff, Colombians voted in a second-round election choosing between left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda, the political heir to outgoing president Gustavo Petro, and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. The runoff reflects a sharp ideological divide...