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

##### 2026 Colombian presidential election
# Historic Pact's candidate Iván Cepeda concedes defeat in the presidential election won by Abelardo de la Espriella. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrkqky5lzpo)

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