Colombian Conservative Wins Presidency in Upset Victory Over Leftist Rival
Colombia's conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella has won the presidential election after his leftist rival Iván Cepeda conceded defeat on Wednesday. De la Espriella was endorsed by US President Donald Trump in a surprise move that added to the campaign's unpredictability.
Abelardo de la Espriella has been elected as president of Colombia after winning the country's presidential election, securing his position despite a rival candidate from the left finally conceding defeat. Conservative outsider de la Espriella was endorsed by former US President Donald Trump in the campaign. The progressive candidate Iván Cepeda had maintained a narrow lead until the final stages of the vote counting process, but ultimately conceded to de la Espriella on Wednesday. Colombia's presidential election is expected to shape the country's politics for years to come.
