Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

Abelardo de la Espriella, a political outsider backed by former US President Donald Trump, has apparently won the Colombia election, according to initial counts. De la Espriella's victory is reported to be narrow, with his rival Iván Cepeda closely trailing behind. Cepeda has stated that the preliminary count is not yet official or binding, suggesting the outcome may still be subject to change. The election results are still pending official confirmation.

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