Cepeda
Coverage of Cepeda in the Nexus archive.
- Colombian election loser threatens ‘civil disobedience’ if winner does not ditch US citizenship
The loser of the Colombian presidential election threatened civil disobedience if the winner does not renounce US citizenship. De la Espriella, a conservative lawyer endorsed by US President Donald Trump, won the runoff on June 21, defeating Cepeda by 250,000 votes.
- Colombia Votes Sunday: Dry Law, Closed Borders, What to Expect
Colombia holds its presidential runoff on June 21 between De la Espriella and Cepeda. A national dry law bans alcohol sales from Saturday 6pm to Monday midday, and land and river borders are closed over the weekend under Decree 0612.
- Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff
Colombia’s election will have a June 21 runoff after a close first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda. The outcome reflects a tightly contested race with no candidate securing an outright majority.
- Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election
Cepeda and de la Espriella have advanced to the runoff in Colombia’s presidential election, scheduled for June 21. Security is highlighted as a primary issue in the race.
- Colombians head to the polls, with 2 pro-Israel candidates challenging anti-Israel leftist
Colombians are voting in an election where two pro-Israel candidates, De La Espriella and Valencia, are challenging leftist Cepeda, who supports continuing the incumbent Petro's policy of cutting ties with Israel. The candidates' positions on Israel relations are a key focus of the race.