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Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: REGINA GARCIA CANO and ASTRID SUÁREZ, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the election and its outcome are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and affiliated stations Big 2 KMID and Fox 24 KPEJ.
In Colombia, a presidential election has taken place. The progressive candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded to his opponent. The winner of the election is Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative who has been endorsed by US President Donald Trump.
De la Espriella is a businessman and lawyer with no prior experience in public office. Further details about the election and its outcome are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and affiliated stations Big 2 KMID and Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Colombia, a presidential election has taken place. The progressive candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded to his opponent. The winner of the election is Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative who…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) and curated for The Odessa readers.
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