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Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals -- -

Colombian right-wing outsider Abelardo de ‌la Espriella is set to compete in a run-off election for president against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, voting results from the first-round election showed on Sunday.

CBC News - World - 45 minutes ago

Colombia's Pro-Trump Presidential Candidate Pulls Off Shock Election Result

Abelardo de la Espriella, who has painted himself as a Trump supporter, will face left-wing Iván Cepeda in the runoff elections.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Colombia elections: five keys to the campaign - Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia's presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake. 29/05/2026

Political polarisation, voter fatigue and the rise of new populist rhetoric are shaping Colombia’s presidential race. Two analysts tell Euronews what's at stake.

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

Pro-Trump 'anti-woke' lawyer and leftist senator contend for Colombia's presidency

Trump-friendly lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda will face off in a runoff vote for Colombia’s presidency

Russia Today - World - 4 hours ago

Colombia Election Heads to Runoff: Right-Leaning Outsider Versus Leftist Ally of President

Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who was trailing in the polls, came out ahead but failed to secure a 50 percent majority.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella tops Colombia presidential vote ahead of runoff

Colombia’s presidential election is heading to a runoff after tough-on-crime candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and progressive senator Ivan Cepeda emerged as the top two contenders in...

International The News - World - 7 hours ago

Colombia's Petro sows doubt about election as favored successor heads to runoff against pro-Trump rival

Sunday’s election results showed Iván Cepeda, endorsed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, trailing right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

NBC News - Technology - 7 hours ago

Colombia Election Results: Pro-Trump De la Espriella Faces Cepeda in Runoff

Colombia votes Sunday with leftist Ivan Cepeda and hard-right outsider Abelardo De La Espriella leading the race.

Newsweek - World - 9 hours ago

Colombia's presidential election, in photos

Colombians voted to select a successor to President Gustavo Petro in an election Sunday. People across the country, including candidates Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia, …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 10 hours ago

Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia's presidential election

The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a runoff on June 21, with security a top issue.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Colombian presidential election headed for runoff -- Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Ivan Cepeda are advancing to a runoff in Colombia's Presidential Election.

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Ivan Cepeda are advancing to a runoff in Colombia's Presidential Election.

CBS News - World - 11 hours ago

Colombia set for runoff vote after tight presidential poll

With vote counting underway in Colombia, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espreilla seems set to face veteran leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda in the second round of the presidential election.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Colombia's election: A battle over crime, cocaine, and Trump's influence

ALBAWABA - US President Donald Trump is playing a major role in Colombia’s upcoming presidential election, where his ally, right-wing millionaire lawyer

Albawaba - World - 15 hours ago

Colombia's Vanessa Pulgarin wins MGI All Stars; PH's Gazini Ganados finishes in Top 5

MANILA, Philippines — Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia was crowned the inaugural MGI All Stars winner on Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand, besting 55 other contestants. The Philippines' Gazini Ganados finished in the Top 5 of the competition. 

Manila Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician

Washington, United States: Donald Trump s doctor said he was in excellent health but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday, after...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Gavin Newsom takes a populist turn on AI ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run

AI is becoming a dominant political issue, with many on the right and the left coalescing around concerns about the rapid growth of the industry.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Trump Welcomes Brazil Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to White House

Brazilian Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro met privately with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

The last masters of Afro-Colombian machete fencing fight to save their tradition

“The legacy of this art is a liberatory one — our people, Black men and women, were principal actors in the fight for freedom throughout Colombia.”

Global Voices - Sports - 1 year ago