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Trump-backed de la Espriella edges ahead in Colombia presidential vote

Tight margins show right-win, US-backed Abelardo de la Espriella taking the lead in the Colombian presidential elections. His leftist rival Iván Cepeda has already vowed to challenge the results on. Who will take office on August 7?

June 22, 2026 at 06:35

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