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Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat

Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
BBC World Wednesday 24 June 2026, 15:50 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.

Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
Colombia (LOCATION) Iván Cepeda (PERSON) Abelardo de la Espriella (PERSON)
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