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Colombian President Flags Irregularities in Presidential Runoff
Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared the presidential runoff election results invalid after left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda lost to far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Petro cited compromised polling data and software, requesting a judicial investigation.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that the results of the presidential runoff election require investigation due to reported issues with polling data and software. Petro called on the Rama Judicial to examine the irregularities before certification proceeds.
The runoff concluded a campaign between Iván Cepeda of the Pacto Historico party and Abelardo de la Espriella. Cepeda ran as the political successor to the outgoing president. De la Espriella campaigned under the nickname "El Tigre" with a platform centered on national defense.
Voters cast ballots on Sunday. In downtown Bogota, Cepeda supporters held signs asking passersby if they remained undecided. In the 93rd Street Square area, de la Espriella supporters distributed flyers showing the candidate in a military salute.
The source material does not identify the operators of the polling software or provide documentation of foreign interference claims. No statements from the Rama Judicial regarding the requested investigation appear in the available sources. The foreign ministry has not issued a public comment on the matter as of the reporting date.
