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Trump-backed outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Initial count shows Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly defeating Iván Cepeda, who says the result is not official.
WHO: Abelardo de la Espriella; Iván Cepeda
WHAT: Initial election count shows Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly defeating Iván Cepeda.
WHEN: Jun 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: The preliminary vote count indicates de la Espriella is leading over Cepeda, while Cepeda says it is not yet official or binding.
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