Historic Pact

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.

Colombians awaited results in a highly polarized presidential election featuring left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda and far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The race highlights divisions over managing violence and economic policies, with undecided voters potentially influencing the outcome.