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Abelardo de la Espriella defeated Iván Cepeda by less than one percentage point in the June 21 runoff. Electoral authorities released results after more than 99 percent of ballots were counted.
america.cgtn.comElectoral authorities in Colombia released preliminary results on 21 June 2026 showing Abelardo de la Espriella with 49.7 percent of the vote and Iván Cepeda with 48.7 percent after more than 99 percent of ballots were counted. The margin stood at less than one percentage point.
De la Espriella, a 47-year-old lawyer and businessman who has not previously held elected office, spoke to supporters in Barranquilla. He stated that the outcome marked the start of a new stage for the country and pledged to govern for all Colombians. He had received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cepeda told supporters that the preliminary count is not yet official or binding and that an official canvass and verification process would determine the final result. He stated he would challenge results from more than 30,000 voting stations.
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english.elpais.comAbelardo de la Espriella defeated Ivan Cepeda 49.66 percent to 48.70 percent in the June 21 runoff. More than 26 million ballots were cast, a 63 percent turnout in the 53-million-person country.
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