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Polls open in Colombia presidential race pitting leftist against hardliner

Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella holds a slim lead over leftist senator Ivan Cepeda following the June 21 runoff. Cepeda has vowed to challenge the vote results. The election follows a first round where de la Espriella secured the top spot.

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Initial runoff results show de la Espriella leading as Cepeda challenges the vote.

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  1. Abelardo de la Espriella Leads in Colombia Presidential Runoff

    Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella holds a slim lead over leftist senator Ivan Cepeda following the June 21 runoff. Cepeda has vowed to challenge the vote results. The election follows a first round where de la Espriella secured the top spot.

    What's confirmed:

    • The presidential runoff took place on June 21.
    • Candidates include leftist senator Ivan Cepeda and right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.
    • Abelardo de la Espriella is backed by Donald Trump.
    • Abelardo de la Espriella led the first round of voting.
    • Ivan Cepeda is challenging the runoff vote results.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Colombian diaspora is overwhelmingly right-wing.
    confidence 90%