Supporters of Iván Cepeda gathered in Bogotá after the leftist candidate said he would wait for final ballot verification before recognizing a likely narrow defeat
Supporters of Iván Cepeda gathered in Bogotá after the leftist candidate said he would wait for final ballot verification before recognizing a likely narrow defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de Prea.
Vote checks are ongoing and expected to continue through Monday and Tuesday, as the country awaits an official result in a highly polarized election. Cepeda
emphasized that the left remains a major political force and warned of concerns over democratic protections, while also signaling openness to dialogue with a potential
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Published: June 22, 2026 • 10:13 AM IST · Updated: June 22, 2026 • 10:42 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Supporters of Iván Cepeda gathered in Bogotá after the leftist candidate said he would wait for final ballot verification before recognizing a likely narrow defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de Prea.
Vote checks are ongoing and expected to continue through Monday and Tuesday, as the country awaits an official result in a highly polarized election.
Cepeda emphasized that the left remains a major political force and warned of concerns over democratic protections, while also signaling openness to dialogue with a potential new government.
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