Colombia’s Cepeda concedes after de la Espriella wins by 1 point
What’s next: President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office Aug. 7 after a record turnout of more than 26 million voters.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
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Colombia’s Cepeda concedes after de la Espriella’s 0.96-point win
What’s next: De la Espriella takes office on Aug. 7 and has already moved closer to the Trump administration on regional security.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg
More than 41 million Colombians vote in polarized presidential runoff
Why it matters: The contest pits Iván Cepeda against Abelardo de la Espriella over security, peace talks and ties with the US.
Violence and displacement shape Colombia's presidential runoff
Why it matters: The vote pits Iván Cepeda's peace talks against Abelardo de la Espriella's military crackdown and prison-building plan.
Colombians vote in runoff between Cepeda and De La Espriella
Why it matters: The winner will decide whether Colombia keeps Petro-style peace talks and oil limits or shifts to a military offensive and more drilling.
Colombia front-runner De La Espriella pushes hard-right runoff bid
What's next: Voters go to a Sunday runoff after he won 43.7% in the first round against leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Colombia panel chair seeks Petro's suspension until June 21
What's next: The move would need backing from the full 16-member commission and then the Senate before it could take effect.
The Straits Times, Fox News
Trump backs Colombia candidate de la Espriella before June runoff
What's next: De la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda head to a June runoff after taking about 44% and under 41% in the first round.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Colombia runoff set between De la Espriella and Cepeda
Colombia's presidential race is headed to a June 21 runoff after Abelardo de la Espriella led Iván Cepeda in the first round.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour