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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider who was endorsed by U.S.

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Jun 22, 2026
Trump-backed De La Espriella claims victory in tight Colombia presidential runoff
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Jun 24, 2026Newest
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
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26 articles, oldest first.

Al Jazeera
How Ivan Cepeda emerged a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 19, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
A soft-spoken senator, Cepeda spent years advocating for victims of state crimes. But critics say taking on a president made him a 'hero to the left'.
UPI
Trump-backed De La Espriella claims victory in tight Colombia presidential runoff (opens UPI)
Published Jun 21, 2026
UPI's feed description
A far-right lawyer with the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump claimed victory Sunday night in Colombia
The Guardian
Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 21, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Leftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secures narrow majority
Delaware Public Media
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.
Los Angeles Times
Trump-endorsed De la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political outsider, has taken a narrow lead in Colombia's runoff election
Breitbart News
Colombia: Pro-Trump Outsider Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Presidential Election (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Outsider Colombian conservative candidate Abelardo De La Espriella became elected as the next President of Colombia in Sunday's runoff.
The American Conservative
Right-Wing Candidate de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidential Election (opens The American Conservative)
Published Jun 21, 2026
The American Conservative's feed description
State of the Union: The close-fought election sustains Latin America’s rightward trend.
NBC News
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia’s election as rival Cepeda challenges vote (opens NBC News)
Published Jun 21, 2026
NBC News's feed description
A victory by Abelardo de la Espriella would effectively be an indictment of the policies of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, whose protégé had promised to continue his agenda.
Al Jazeera
Trump-endorsed far-right candidate elected Colombia president: What’s next? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
The Week
Right-wing outsider poised to win Colombia election (opens The Week)
Published Jun 21, 2026
The Week's feed description
Abelardo de la Espriella declared victory; he has no political experience
Al Jazeera
Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia’s tight presidential race (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
Americas Quarterly
REACTION: De La Espriella Wins Colombia’s Election by Narrow Margin (opens Americas Quarterly)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Americas Quarterly's feed description
The right-wing lawyer is set to begin a four-year term on August 7.
MyNorthwest
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jun 21, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A polarized Colombia gave conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella a razor-thin lead in a runoff election that will be
Newsweek
Colombia's Trump-backed presidential candidate claims victory in nail-biting election (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 21, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
President Donald Trump had endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella, a political outsider who refers to himself as "The Tiger."
Al Jazeera
Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 23, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.
WSVN Miami
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Jun 23, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider who was endorsed by U.S.
CBS News
Abelardo de la Espriella, right-wing millionaire backed by Trump, declared winner of Colombia (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 23, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president.
The Guardian
Colombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 23, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Leftist Iván Cepeda conceded to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella who won by razor-thin margin
Washington Examiner
Left-wing candidate concedes Colombian presidential election (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 23, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Alberto de la Espriella, whom President Donald Trump endorsed this month, defeated Ivan Cepeda by 1% of the vote.
Los Angeles Times
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-endorsed outsider (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jun 23, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Iván Cepeda has conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider endorsed by President Trump.
NBC 6 South Florida
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jun 23, 2026
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider who was...

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