Right-wing outsider Miguel De la Espriella declared victory in one of Colombia's closest-ever presidential elections, but legal scrutiny of the vote and challenges from President Gustavo Petro's camp have set the stage for political uncertainty and heightened tensions across the country.
Celebrity lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secures a surprise first-place finish in Colombia's presidential election first round, while leftist senator Iván Cepeda advances to a high-stakes June 21 runoff amid allegations, political tensions, and record voter turnout.
