Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff, according to the initial count, defeating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. The result prompted celebrations among supporters and protests in major cities as Cepeda withheld concession pending further checks.
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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.
After a small plane crash in Colombia, four children who had been missing for 40 days were miraculously found alive in the Amazon jungle. The discovery of the children has been a source of hope and inspiration for many, and President Gustavo Petro praised them as an "example of survival" that will remain in history.
After two weeks of searching, four Indigenous children, including an 11-month-old baby, have been found alive in the Colombian Amazon following a plane crash. President Petro expressed his joy at the news, thanking the military for their hard work and dedication in the search. The rescue of the children is a cause for celebration in Colombia, and a reminder of the importance of the military's search and rescue efforts.