Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia’s election as rival challenges vote Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is in a narrow lead in Colombia’s presidential runoff, with most votes counted. The election has been highly polarized. The progressive candidate from the ruling party plans to challenge the results.

• Conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella holds a narrow lead in Colombia’s presidential runoff.
• Almost all votes have been counted.
• The election is described as polarized.
• The progressive candidate from the ruling party intends to challenge the results.