Ivan Cepeda

Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella suspended the transition process after President Gustavo Petro refused to recognize the election results, alleging fraud without evidence. Petro accused de la Espriella of winning through fraud in the June 21 presidential run-off against Petro coalition candidate Ivan Cepeda.

Colombia's left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de la Espriella in the presidential election following the second-round vote. The concession occurred after Sunday's election results.

Protests have erupted in Colombia against the election of far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Election officials have not yet formally announced a winner, but de la Espriella is set to defeat left-wing opponent Ivan Cepeda, who plans to challenge results from thousands of voting stations.

Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.

President Donald Trump congratulated conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella on leading the Colombian election with 49.7% of votes, while leftist Ivan Cepeda challenged the results citing irregularities. De la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' has not yet been officially certified as winner.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who received support from US President Donald Trump, won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7% of the vote, defeating Ivan Cepeda by a one percent margin. Cepeda plans to challenge results from over 30,000 voting stations.

A US-backed lawyer with no prior public office narrowly won Colombia's presidential run-off, leading to a shift to the right by promising to combat drug-running guerrilla groups. Official results show Abelardo de la Espriella at 49.65% versus left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda at 48.70%.

Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly beating Ivan Cepeda. Markets reacted positively to the pro-business shift, but a tight budget is expected.

Colombian voters in South Florida cast ballots for their next president in a runoff election between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda. The candidates differ on addressing Colombia's armed conflict, with de la Espriella opposing President Gustavo Petro’s Total Peace Plan and advocating for military confrontation.

Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda face off in Colombia's presidential election second round, with the outcome potentially determining the country's direction amid resurging violence between armed groups. Polls have closed, and the vote count is underway.

Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing candidate, is competing in the second round of Colombia's presidential election against far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Cepeda is described as the political heir to outgoing president Gustavo Petro.

Colombia's runoff presidential election is marked by political polarization. A mural depicting Ivan Cepeda, a candidate from the Pacto Historico party, is displayed in Cali.

Colombians are voting in a presidential run-off election between leftist Ivan Cepeda and far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella. The election pits a leftist candidate against a hardliner.

Abelardo de la Esperiella, a far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election, is gaining momentum by promising radical change and security with an iron fist. He previously promoted his rum and wine businesses before launching his presidential bid.

Voters in Colombia will elect a new president between hard-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by the White House, and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The election will determine the future of Colombia's peace process and its relationship with Washington.

Ivan Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a 'hero to the left' after challenging a right-wing president in court, propelling him as a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election.

Colombia's presidential election could influence its relationship with Israel, with left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella representing opposing political visions. Colombia has taken strong anti-Israel measures since October 2023, including recalling its ambassador and co-founding The Hague Group, positioning itself as a vocal critic of Israel in the Americas.

Colombia's left-wing presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda said he is open to revising the peace process initiated by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, his staunchest ally.

Colombian lawmakers are considering suspending President Gustavo Petro from office amid allegations of improper intervention in the country's presidential election. The proposal, filed by Gloria Arizabaleta, requires approval from the Commission of Investigation and Accusation and the Senate before taking effect. The upcoming June 21 runoff between leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda and conservative attorney Abelardo De La Espriella is seen as critical for determining Colombia's political direction.

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer US ties after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella defeated left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in Colombia's presidential election first round, defying expectations. The result sparked celebration, shock, and scepticism.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right defense attorney and businessman, led the first round of Colombia’s presidential election, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. He pledged to combat armed groups in Colombia’s rural areas.

Colombia's first-round presidential election saw conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'The Tiger,' secure a surprise victory, positioning him for a June 21 runoff against leftist Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella's campaign focuses on a hardline approach to criminal organizations and security, contrasting with President Gustavo Petro's 'Total Peace' policy. Analysts link his success to a regional shift in Latin America against leftist governments.

Colombian right-wing pro-Trump candidate Abelardo De La Espriella will compete in a presidential runoff election against leftist Ivan Cepeda, according to initial voting results released on Sunday. Cepeda and his allies stated they will await formal confirmation of the counts.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right outsider, will compete against Ivan Cepeda, a leftist senator, in Colombia's election on June 21. The race highlights a political showdown between two candidates from opposing ideological backgrounds.

Colombian presidential vote is headed to a run-off election between right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The first-round results showed de la Espriella and Cepeda advancing to the second round.

Colombians voted in what is likely the first round of presidential elections between a reformist left wing and a hard-line right wing. Polls indicate left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, is leading the race. FRANCE 24 is covering results from Bogota.

Colombia is heading to a runoff presidential election as right wing outsider Abelardo de la Espreilla and veteran leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda are set to face each other in the second round. Vote counting is ongoing, with both candidates advancing after a closely contested initial poll.

Colombia's presidential election features a three-way race between Petro ally Ivan Cepeda and pro-Trump candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia. Candidates differ sharply on addressing Colombia's ongoing armed conflict, with Cepeda advocating continued peace negotiations and the others promoting stricter anti-crime measures. The vote occurs amid rising violence, including a fatal attack on politician Miguel Uribe Turbay.

Colombians are voting in a presidential election as current president Gustavo Petro steps down. Left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda, advocating for peace accords with armed groups, leads in polls but faces opposition from right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, who support harsher measures against guerrilla groups.

Colombians are set to vote in the first round of a presidential election, with candidates including a leftist senator, an independent businessman, and a right-wing senator. Ivan Cepeda, the leading leftist candidate, is unlikely to secure enough votes to avoid a June run-off.

Colombians vote in a presidential election featuring three main candidates with diverging approaches to peace and security. Ivan Cepeda, a Petro ally, advocates for continued peace negotiations, while Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia push for harsher tactics against armed groups and express support for Donald Trump.

Colombians are voting in a presidential election featuring a Petro ally and pro-Trump candidates with opposing views on peace. The race includes Ivan Cepeda, who supports Petro's 'total peace' initiative, and Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, who advocate harsher measures against armed groups. The election follows a surge in violence and a failed 2016 peace agreement with FARC.

Senator Ivan Cepeda is leading two right-wing rivals in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election, with security concerns dominating the race.

Senator Ivan Cepeda, son of a slain communist and presidential candidate for Colombia's Pacto Historico, is causing investor unease ahead of the upcoming election. His campaign has drawn attention during a press conference in Bogotá.

Colombia's high-stakes presidential election on Sunday features three main candidates: Ivan Cepeda advocating for left-wing social reforms, Paloma Valencia pushing a centrist-right shift, and Abelardo De La Espriella promoting a hardline security agenda. Rising violence, inflation, and political division are key concerns, with a possible runoff if no candidate secures a majority.

Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda is expected to defeat conservative rivals in a runoff election. The news highlights his potential victory over conservative opposition in a critical political contest.