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The Right-Wing Outsider Who Could Be Colombia’s Next Leader
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has defeated Iván Cepeda in a tight presidential runoff. Preliminary results show de la Espriella winning by less than one percentage point. The victory marks a shift toward a nationalist law-and-order agenda.
What changed
Initial vote counts indicate Abelardo de la Espriella has won the presidency.
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Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombian presidential runoff in preliminary count
confidence 90%Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has defeated Iván Cepeda in a tight presidential runoff. Preliminary results show de la Espriella winning by less than one percentage point. The victory marks a shift toward a nationalist law-and-order agenda.
What's confirmed:
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a lawyer who ran a nationalist law-and-order campaign.
- Donald Trump endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella.
- Preliminary vote counts show Abelardo de la Espriella defeated Iván Cepeda by less than one percentage point.
- Iván Cepeda is a left-wing candidate.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iván Cepeda alleges vote count irregularities.
- Iván Cepeda claims the preliminary count is not yet official or binding.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is 47 years old.
- Abelardo de la Espriella spent time at Donald Trump's golf club near Miami to build support.