### [2026-06-21](/feed/2026/06/21/index.md)

##### 2026 Colombian presidential election
# De la Espriella wins the presidential election, defeating Cepeda by a narrow margin. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-backed-candidate-wins-razor-tight-colombia-presidential-election-6199071)

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