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Colombia's left-wing political figures express fear over Abelardo De la Espriella's claimed victory in the presidential runoff election, with rival candidate Iván Cepeda refusing to concede. De la Espriella, who supports oil exploration and fracking, faces criticism from environmentalists, while Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro remain skeptical of his projected win.

Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Homeland party won Colombia's presidential election with record voter turnout. Supporters in Barranquilla reacted to the preliminary results on June 21, 2026.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, won Colombia's presidency by about a point, taking office on August 7. Bogotá, a major hub for foreign professionals, and coastal cities like Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, and Cali voted for his leftist rival Iván Cepeda.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed political outsider, leads Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7% of votes, while his rival Iván Cepeda challenges the results, alleging irregularities in over 30,000 voting stations. The tight race highlights concerns over renewed internal conflict and differing approaches to crime and peace negotiations.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump ally, won Colombia's presidential election runoff, signaling a pro-market shift in the country. The election took place on June 21 in Barranquilla.

Iván Cepeda, a Colombian presidential candidate, criticized the preliminary vote count as 'not official or binding' and pledged to challenge it. Preliminary results show Cepeda with 48.7% and his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella with 49.66%, with both candidates and President Gustavo Petro disputing the outcome. De la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, declared victory, while Petro emphasized the need for judicial scrutiny.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed candidate, won the Colombia presidential election runoff. The election took place in Barranquilla on June 21, 2026.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative supported by Trump, is leading in the Colombian presidential runoff election. The election was held in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a candidate from the Defenders of the Motherland movement, leads in the first round of the Colombian presidential election. The results were announced on May 31, 2026, in Barranquilla.