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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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.