Protests erupt in Colombia as far-right set to win presidential election
Summary
Protests have started in Colombia as the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is close to winning the presidential election. The left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda is behind by about 250,000 votes and plans to challenge the election results.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espriella is a far-right lawyer and businessman supported by President Donald Trump.
- The election results are nearly complete but official winners have not been declared yet.
- Ivan Cepeda, the left-wing senator, trails by approximately 250,000 votes.
- Cepeda and his team plan to challenge the vote counts from many voting stations.
- Protests have broken out in Colombia due to the anticipated victory of de la Espriella.
- The election has attracted international attention because of de la Espriella’s political stance and U.S. connections.
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