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De La Espriella Wins Colombia Presidential Election

Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential election following a razor-tight runoff held on 22 June 2026, defeating leftist senator Iván Cepeda in a contest that drew more than 41 million eligible voters to polling stations across the nation. De la Espriella, a nationalist lawyer who has never previously held elected public office, claimed...

Colombia Presidential Election 2026: Key Facts

Colombia Presidential Election 2026: The Contest Taking Shape Colombia’s 2026 presidential election is entering its decisive phase, with left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda holding a lead over two right-wing rivals ahead of the first round. The contest has been defined by sharply divergent positions on security, armed conflict and the future of the peace process —...