Abelardo de la Espriella Elected President of Colombia in Historic Runoff
In one of the closest elections in Colombia's recent history, right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has secured victory in the presidential runoff. With 99.84% of polling stations counted, theDefensores de la Patria candidate defeated Iván Cepeda by approximately 247,000 votes, marking a significant shift in Colombian politics for the 2026-2030 term.









