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Claims by Colombia's right-wing that Abelardo de la Espriella's win was driven by armed pressure behind Iván Cepeda's vote are contradicted by data, stigmatizing the left without evidence.
The right-wing candidate has secured the Colombian presidency after his leftist rival, Ivan Cepeda, officially conceded defeat in the election. This outcome confirms a victory for the right-wing in Colombia's presidential race.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed political outsider, appears to have narrowly defeated rival Iván Cepeda in the Colombian election, though the preliminary count is not yet official.
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella's campaign successfully utilized influencers, AI, and viral videos to attack rivals and prioritize emotional messages, outperforming Iván Cepeda in the digital sphere.
A prominent Colombian leftist, Iván Cepeda, stated he would accept the upcoming election results but did not rule out the possibility of protests. His comments come amidst a tense political climate in the country.
Colombia is set to witness an epic political battle between the classic left, represented by Iván Cepeda, and the new populist right, led by ultra-conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, in the second round.
Colombia is at a crossroads in its elections, choosing between the political legacy of President Gustavo Petro, represented by Iván Cepeda, and the rise of the far-right, embodied by Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia.
The Bogotá Post has published a candidate guide for Iván Cepeda, providing information relevant to the 2026 Colombian elections.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has garnered support for his candidate Iván Cepeda in Bogotá, a development linked to significant increases in the minimum wage.
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has been declared Colombia's president-elect, with rival Iván Cepeda accepting the results despite alleging irregularities.
Iván Cepeda, a presidential candidate who narrowly lost the election in Colombia, has appealed for calm following violent clashes that erupted after the results. He urged an end to the unrest.
A debate is underway in the Colombian Senate between far-right Senator Paloma Valencia and left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, focusing on the social reforms proposed by the Petro government. The outcome is seen as crucial for the continuation of the government's social agenda.
Left-wing senator and activist Iván Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and his father's political assassination, is running for the presidency of Colombia with a promise of social reform.
Ruling party candidate Iván Cepeda is entering the final stretch of his presidential campaign with no funds, having been denied loans, and facing sabotage from the Colombian president.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer, and Iván Cepeda, a leftist senator, have advanced to the second round of Colombia's presidential election. De la Espriella's surprise first-round lead, campaigning on a platform similar to Trump and Milei, marks a significant shift in Colombian politics.
The Colombian presidential elections see a confrontation between conservative senator Paloma Valencia and leftist Iván Cepeda, whose running mate is indigenous leader Aída Quilcué.
Colombia is preparing for elections on May 31, with left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda currently leading in the polls, potentially facing a far-right contender in a runoff.
Reports suggest a 'dirty war' allegedly 'made in USA' is being waged against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his presidential candidate Iván Cepeda, two months before elections, as Cepeda consolidates his lead.
Colombia is experiencing a sense of relief as the acrimonious and polarized presidential campaign turmoil begins to recede, following Iván Cepeda's concession and the National Electoral Council's confirmation of the final results.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate supported by Donald Trump, has secured a narrow victory in Colombia's presidential election. His win has been met with protests, where some demonstrators burned US flags.
Iván Cepeda, caught off guard by a right-wing outsider and anti-leftist sentiment, has stated he is not giving up in the Colombian presidential election.
The parapolitics scandal in Colombia, which involved links between politicians and paramilitary groups, has been revived by Senator Iván Cepeda.
Colombia’s presidential runoff election between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella is expected to have significant implications for the Amazon rainforest and the country's fossil fuel development policies.
El candidato de la izquierda sabe que un segunda vuelta contra la derecha dura será fuertemente disputada
Colombia is preparing to choose its next president amidst a resurgence of violence. Candidates Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella, and Paloma Valencia have reported receiving death threats during the campaign.
Left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, a potential successor to outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro, continues to lead in opinion polls ahead of the presidential elections on May 31.
Ahead of elections, an alleged 'dirty war made in USA' is targeting Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his presidential candidate Iván Cepeda, as Cepeda consolidates his lead against rival Paloma Valencia.