Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella, ending a tight race and potentially marking a shift in political leadership.

• Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's presidential election
• Petro accused of electoral manipulation and foreign interference, but National Registry confirmed high accuracy in vote counts
• Cepeda's concession may signal a split with President Petro, who is nearing the end of his term