Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia’s presidential election by about one percentage point in the preliminary count, but no final result has been certified. His rival Iván Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro questioned the count and called for official verification.
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Colombians are choosing between leftist Iván Cepeda and far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in a runoff defined by crime, polarization and fears of renewed violence. More than 41 million people are eligible to vote.
Colombia's presidential election heads to a June 21 runoff between left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda and far-right newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella. Security and peace strategies dominate the campaign as voters choose between contrasting visions for the country's future.
Colombians vote in a presidential election dominated by security and drug trafficking concerns. Leading candidates include government-allied Senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, with a runoff expected.
In a recent U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange, dual national Ksenia Karelina, a former ballerina sentenced to 12 years in a Russian penal colony for allegedly supporting Ukraine's military, returned to the United States. The exchange involved Arthur Petrov, accused of forming a global smuggling spy ring, though details of his activities remain undisclosed. Facilitated by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, this exchange underscores the complexities of diplomatic negotiations and marks a significant moment in U.S.-Russia relations.