Externado University
Coverage of Externado University in the Nexus archive.
- As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims
Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro accused programmers of manipulating election results in June, claiming fraud in the victory of conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella. Electoral authorities and international observers dismissed the claims, certifying de la Espriella's 250,000-vote lead over Petro's ally Ivan Cepeda. Petro refused to acknowledge the results, calling the election 'obscure' and urging rural groups to form 'liberation guards' against military detachments.
- As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims
Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro claims fraud in the June election that resulted in Abelardo de la Espriella's victory. Electoral authorities and international observers dismissed Petro's allegations, which could undermine de la Espriella's legitimacy and deepen political polarization.