Abelardo de la Espriella elected Colombia's president after runoff

Colombia's presidential runoff concluded with right‑wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella declared the winner. Official counts showed he secured a narrow margin over opponent Iván Cepeda, positioning him to assume office on 7 August. The campaign attracted attention from United States officials, including public support from former President Donald Trump and several U.S. senators of Colombian descent. The outcome follows a highly contested election cycle marked by allegations of irregularities and intense political polarization.

Observers noted that the result reflects a shift toward the far‑right in Colombia's political landscape, raising questions about future policy directions and the influence of international actors on domestic affairs.