Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider

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View in Browser Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed outsider June 24, 2026 Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider who was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.