Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential election (opens original article in a new tab)

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia's presidential election with 49.66% of the vote, defeating Ivan Cepeda who received 48.70%.

• Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential election with 49.66% of the vote
• De la Espriella campaigned on crime crackdowns, economic strengthening, and ending rebel talks
• Cepeda's campaign is challenging results from 33,000 ballot boxes