### [2026-06-24](/feed/2026/06/24/index.md)

##### 2026 Colombian presidential election
# Abelardo de la Espriella is declared president-elect of Colombia by the National Electoral Council. 




### Sources:

1. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colombia-presidential-election-abelardo-de-la-espriella-winner/)

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