Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election

TL;DR

Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff against Iván Cepeda with a narrow margin.
The election signifies a return to the right after four years of a leftwing government and aligns with a regional trend of far-right electoral success.
De la Espriella, a lawyer with no prior public office, presented himself as an 'outsider' and promised a strong stance against crime.
The outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, and Cepeda alleged irregularities in the preliminary vote count and stated they would only recognize the official scrutiny process.
De la Espriella's platform contrasts with Petro's 'total peace' plan, advocating for a return to military confrontation and seeking US support for anti-drug efforts.
The US expressed eagerness to work with De la Espriella's administration on regional security, immigration, and economic ties.

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