Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results
Summary
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella said he won Colombia’s presidential election based on early vote counts. His main opponent, left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda, is contesting the results from thousands of ballot boxes.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing candidate in Colombia’s presidential race.
- Iván Cepeda is the left-wing candidate running against him.
- Preliminary results show de la Espriella narrowly leading Cepeda.
- Supporters of de la Espriella celebrated in Barranquilla.
- Iván Cepeda’s campaign is challenging results from about 33,000 ballot boxes.
- The election outcome is not yet final because of the challenges.
- The dispute reflects a close race between right and left political groups.
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