Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds a slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote
Summary
Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, held a very small lead in Colombia's presidential runoff election. His opponent, progressive lawmaker Iván Cepeda, is challenging the vote results as election officials have not yet confirmed a winner.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a conservative political outsider and business owner in Colombia.
- He received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump despite never having run for office before.
- De la Espriella led with 49.7% of the vote, based on 99.9% of counted ballots.
- Iván Cepeda, a progressive lawmaker and ally of former President Gustavo Petro, got 48.7% of the vote.
- Cepeda and his party are contesting the election results.
- Colombian election authorities have not officially declared a winner.
- The election is taking place in a very divided political climate in Colombia.
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