Pro-Trump candidate proceeds to runoff in Colombian presidential election
Pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella advanced to a runoff in Colombia’s presidential election Sunday afternoon, according to preliminary official results.
TL;DR
- Pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella will face Ivan Cepeda in a runoff for Colombia's presidency.
- Espriella received 44% of the vote in the first round, while Cepeda received 41%.
- Cepeda and outgoing President Gustavo Petro have alleged vote manipulation without providing evidence.
- Espriella, a conservative candidate focused on crime, has no prior political experience.
- The election proceeds to a runoff on June 21.