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<item><title>Abelardo de la Espriella wins narrow Colombian presidential victory</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president#u22186</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:51:20 +0000</pubDate><description>Abelardo de la Espriella is the president-elect of Colombia after winning the June 21 election. He is a far-right criminal lawyer who has not previously held elected office. Opponents and activists express concern over the future of human rights and climate goals.What's confirmed:Abelardo de la Espriella won the Colombian presidential election on 21 June.De la Espriella is a far-right criminal lawyer who has never held elected office.Still unconfirmed:Ivan Cepeda may lead civil disobedience if the president-elect does not renounce his US citizenship.Climate activists, Indigenous communities, a</description></item>
<item><title>Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombian presidential runoff</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president#u15979</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:41:27 +0000</pubDate><description>Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has been declared the winner of Colombia&amp;#039;s presidential election. He won a narrow majority over Senator Ivan Cepeda. The victory signals a rightward shift for the country.What's confirmed:Abelardo de la Espriella won the presidential election.De la Espriella is a lawyer and millionaire.Donald Trump endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella.The election resulted in a narrow victory.Abelardo de la Espriella received 49.66% of the vote.Ivan Cepeda received 48.70% of the vote.The vote difference between the candidates was approximately 250,000 votes.Still un</description></item>
<item><title>Conservative Outsider Holds Slim Lead in Colombian Presidential Runoff</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president#u10671</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:31:59 +0000</pubDate><description>Colombia has voted in a presidential runoff between progressive candidate Iván Cepeda and conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The winner will take over a nation facing weak economic growth and stronger armed groups. Cepeda supports talks with armed gangs, while de la Espriella has the endorsement of Donald Trump.What's confirmed:Colombians voted in a runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider.Former President Iván Duque claims Colombia suffered four years of fiscal recklessness, institutional decay, and deteriorating security.The winner of the election inheri</description></item>
<item><title>Iván Duque Warns of Historic Choice in Colombian Presidential Run-off</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-faces-a-historic-choice-writes-its-last-president#u7349</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:50:41 +0000</pubDate><description>Former President Iván Duque argues that Colombia must change course following four years of fiscal recklessness, deteriorating security, and institutional decay. The 2026 presidential run-off features candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella. This contest is framed as a choice between opposing political directions.What's confirmed:Iván Duque Márquez argues that Colombia&amp;#039;s 2026 presidential run-off is between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella.Iván Duque claims Colombia has experienced four years of institutional decay, fiscal recklessness, and deteriorating security.Still</description></item>
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