Keiko Fujimori has won Peru's presidential runoff by a slim margin against Roberto Sanchez, vowing to restore "order and hope." The victory marks a win for the Latin American right amid concerns over rising crime and political instability.
Leftwing candidate Senator Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia's presidential runoff to far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella after official results confirmed his narrow defeat. The concession follows initial refusal to recognize preliminary counts and concerns over foreign interference, particularly from Donald Trump.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow lead. Incumbent President Gustavo Petro and candidate Ivan Cepeda vow to scrutinize votes, citing concerns over legitimacy and alleged server interference.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a sharp swing to the right after four years of leftwing rule and is seen as part of a broader trend in Latin America. De la Espriella, who received Trump's endorsement, promised to respect the constitution despite past aggressive rhetoric.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a flamboyant US-backed lawyer, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.66% of the vote. His victory signals a hard-right shift, promising an "iron fist" against drug-running groups and improved relations with Washington.
Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow lead, but President Gustavo Petro and candidate Ivan Cepeda vow to scrutinize every vote due to concerns over legitimacy and alleged "compromised" software.
Colombia's presidential runoff election is underway with preliminary results showing a razor-thin lead for conservative Abelardo de la Espriella over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, urging calm amid a divided nation and alleged foreign interference.
Colombians voted in a tight presidential runoff election. Preliminary results show hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella with a narrow lead over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda, with less than 1% separating them. Outgoing President Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, awaiting final counts and judicial decisions.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow lead over left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Both candidates vow to scrutinize every vote, with incumbent President Gustavo Petro alleging potential outside interference and compromised voting software.
Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with 99.9% of ballots counted, leading by less than 250,000 votes. Incumbent President Gustavo Petro and candidate Ivan Cepeda vow to scrutinize all votes due to the narrow margin and legitimacy concerns.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a US-backed lawyer, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.65% of the vote. He promised to fight drug-running guerrilla groups. His rival, Ivan Cepeda, is challenging the results.
Colombians have elected pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in a presidential runoff, signaling a shift back to the right after four years under left-wing president Gustavo Petro. Preliminary results show de la Espriella narrowly defeated Senator Ivan Cepeda, with turnout increasing significantly.
Colombians elected pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in Sunday's presidential runoff, steering the country back to the right after four years under its first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. With 99.9% of ballots counted, de la Espriella led Ivan Cepeda by a narrow margin.
Colombians voted in a presidential runoff election on Sunday. Preliminary results show hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leading with 50.5% of the vote, ahead of leftist rival Ivan Cepeda with 48.25%. De la Espriella, known as "The Tiger," campaigns on a tough crime-fighting platform, while Cepeda, backed by President Petro, focuses on social reforms.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a shift back to the right in Latin America and contrasts with outgoing President Gustavo Petro's 'total peace' plan.
Preliminary results show pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leading Senator Ivan Cepeda in Colombia's presidential runoff, potentially shifting the country back to the right after four years under left-wing President Gustavo Petro. De la Espriella, campaigning on law-and-order, is narrowly ahead with over 99% of votes counted.
Colombia holds its presidential runoff election with over 41 million eligible voters. President Petro urges calm and rejects foreign interference, while Minister Benedetti reports vote coercion. Candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella are vying for the presidency.
Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff election that could dramatically alter the country's approach to its armed conflict. The far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who favors military confrontation, is leading polls against Iván Cepeda, the architect of President Petro's "total peace" plan.
Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff that could dramatically shift the country's approach to its armed conflict. Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, vowing military confrontation, faces leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, who supports "total peace" negotiations.
Colombia's presidential runoff winner inherits a nation shaped by paramilitary violence. Candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella have intertwined histories with these criminal forces, advocating opposing strategies for crime and peace.
Peru's ninth presidential election in 10 years pits Democratic Socialist Roberto Sanchez against Neoliberal Keiko Fujimori in a runoff focused on political instability and rising crime, with 27 million eligible voters.
Colombia will hold a presidential runoff on June 21 between far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and progressive Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella, who ran on an ultra-nationalist platform, narrowly won the first round with 43% of the vote, while Cepeda secured 41%. Conservative candidate Paola Valencia came in a distant third with 6%.
Colombia's presidential election heads to a June 21 runoff between leftist senator Iván Cepeda and pro-Trump rival Abelardo de la Espriella. Sunday's vote saw no outright winner, with De la Espriella narrowly leading Cepeda. The campaign was marked by violence, and the runoff will shape Colombia's foreign relations.
Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda will compete in Colombia's presidential election runoff on June 21. Neither candidate secured the 50% threshold in Sunday's vote, with de la Espriella narrowly leading.
