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June 22, 2026
Abelardo de la Espriella Declares Victory in Colombia's Presidential Election
- Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, leads with 49.7% of the votes as of 99.91% counted, while Iván Cepeda has 48.7%.
- De la Espriella plans to end the outgoing government's 'Total Peace' strategy, promising a crackdown on crime and a military partnership with the US.
- His administration may face challenges in Congress as his political movement holds no seats, requiring alliances with traditional parties.
2 Sources
- Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges voteJun 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM · The Hill
- Colombia bets on ‘the Tiger,’ a Trump-backed far-right populist headed to the presidencyJun 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM · CNN