Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows (opens original article in a new tab)

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly wins Colombia's presidential election, according to initial count, with plans for a military crackdown on armed groups and crime, while the current president challenges the result.

• Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly wins Colombia's presidential election with 49.7% of votes, according to initial count.
• Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, pledges military crackdown on armed groups, drug trafficking, and crime.
• President Gustavo Petro challenges the result, demanding an audit of voting software without evidence.