Conservative outsider leads progressive rival in Colombia's presidential election, in photos
Conservative outsider leads progressive rival in Colombia's presidential election, in photos
The Mon, June 22, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC
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1 / 0Colombia ElectionPresidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the opposition Defenders of the Motherland movement speaks to supporters from inside a bulletproof booth at a celebration rally after runoff election results showed him leading in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella maintained a narrow lead as Colombia's presidential runoff election count neared completion Sunday, following a campaign dominated by security concerns, political polarization and fears of renewed internal conflict.
De la Espriella, a lawyer and political newcomer who campaigned on a tough-on-crime platform and received the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, faced progressive Sen. Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
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Election officials have not formally announced a winner.
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