Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential runoff
Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating leftist senator Iván Cepeda with 49.65% of the vote. He secured 12.91 million votes, narrowly surpassing Cepeda's 12.67 million. De la Espriella's victory signals a rightward shift in Colombian politics following Gustavo Petro's presidency, as electoral turmoil continues with allegations of vote count irregularities.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Guardian Australia · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 21 Jun 2026, 22:51 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Guardian Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Andrew Johns recommended as NSW Origin coach for 2027 after struggles
- Europe's AI complacency risks economic collapse by 2031, warns think tank
- Transport Accident Commission faces scrutiny over costly legal battles and delays
- Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- ‘Horrific’: Train delays after man dies in fuel tanker rollover in Darnum