Right-wing outsider narrowly wins Colombian presidency (opens original article in a new tab)

Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, promising to combat drug-running guerrillas with US support, while his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda came close behind.

• Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.65% of votes
• De la Espriella promised to end peace talks with guerrilla groups and launch US-backed airstrikes
• Left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda received 48.70% of votes in the election
• US-backed candidate's victory may improve relations with Washington and affect Colombia's peace process