Trump Backed Candidate Narrowly Win Colombia's Presidential Election; His Opponent Will Challenge The Results

Source: International Business Times

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly won Colombia's presidency. Colombia Reports A political neophyte who garnered President Donald Trump's support won a narrow victory in Colombia's presidential race, but his opponent has vowed to challenge the results. The Associated Press reported that Abelardo de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer with no political experience, clinched a narrow victory over Iván Cepeda, who has been described as a progressive lawmaker and an ally of current president Gustavo Petro.