Colombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombia's leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda conceded the presidential election to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella after official results confirmed his loss, with Cepeda accusing U.S. interference and the new president-elect pledging to join a Trump-backed regional alliance and combat narco-terrorism.

• Colombia's leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda conceded the presidential election to far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella after official results confirmed his loss by less than 1% of the vote.
• Cepeda accused the U.S. government and Donald Trump of interfering in Colombia's election, citing Trump's endorsement of de la Espriella and criticism of Cepeda.
• President Gustavo Petro began the transition process to the new president, who plans to join a Trump-backed regional alliance and resume military action against armed groups.