Trump Backed De La Espriella WINS Colombia Presidential Elections; Petro Says Polls Rigged by Israel

Colombia’s presidential runoff has delivered a dramatic and closely contested result, with Trump-backed nationalist candidate Abelardo De La Espriella claiming victory by a narrow margin. Preliminary results show De La Espriella ahead of rival Ivan Cepeda by roughly 250,000 votes nationwide. The president-elect has pledged to crack down on crime, boost economic growth, expand oil production, and reduce gove ment spending. However, the outcome is already facing scrutiny amid allegations of electoral irregularities and possible cyber interference. With political tensions rising and certification still pending, Colombia now faces a high-stakes battle over the legitimacy and future direction of its democracy.